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marvel - Can Magneto Lift Thor's Hammer?


One of my friends posted this on FaceBook:



and it got me wondering if Magneto's power over metal was strong enough to lift/control Mjolnir.



Answer




No. We should be able to assure the Philoso-raptor, that as long as Magneto was within a gravity well, Mjolnir should be unable to be lifted. The enchantment is supposed to make Mjolnir unable to be lifted or moved by the unworthy. The enchantment should be able to discern if the magnetic force being used is connected to a worthy being.


Magneto stops Thor's hammer from returning


The worthiness clause might not stop Magneto from deflecting the thrown hammer, because it can be done (and has been done), but he should not be able to grab or hold the hammer physically and prevent it from returning to Thor. He has been able to create a barrier which keeps the weapon from immediately returning to Thor (see below). He certainly should not be allowed to hit Thor with it, in effect using it as a weapon.


Magneto deflects all metallic objects, including Mjolnir


He can and has pushed Mjolnir away using its metallic nature against it. This is still not truly wielding it, just moving it around by manipulating a magnetic field.


The recent exception with the Red Hulk beating Thor with his hammer in zero gravity has left the comic fans very, very unhappy. (As it should.)


I have one more Journey into Mystery image to show where Thor, using Mjolnir absorbs Magneto's magnetic field into itself and dispels it so that Thor can bring the pain to Magneto. Enjoy.


Thor absorbing Magneto's magnetic protective shield.


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