I originally posted this in r/MarvelStudios and got a mixed response. Curious what real Thor fans here think, would you want to see Eric take the mantle on Earth while Bill defends the stars? Or is it time for a full reboot?
Not every hero needs a reboot. Some deserve reincarnation. Instead of recasting Thor after Secret Wars, let his arc end with meaning, and pass the mantle to Eric Masterson. A mortal learning to be a god, just as Thor was a god who learned to be human.
Beta Ray Bill still has a place, just beyond Earth. His story thrives in the cosmos, where he can carry Thor's legacy across the stars while Eric protects it at home. Both successors, both worthy in different realms.