Yellowjacket orchestrated Thor's death.
The Assassination of Thor
Thor's demise wasn't a straightforward battle; it was a calculated assassination. Yellowjacket, anticipating Nick Fury's attempt to recruit Thor for the Avengers Initiative, saw Thor as a potential threat. His plan involved manipulating Hawkeye.
- The Setup: Yellowjacket anticipated Fury's recruitment attempt.
- The Trigger: As Thor reached for his hammer, Yellowjacket subtly prompted Hawkeye to act.
- The Execution: A misfired arrow from Hawkeye, orchestrated by Yellowjacket's intervention, killed Thor.
This demonstrates Yellowjacket's strategic thinking and manipulative abilities, highlighting his role as the mastermind behind Thor's death. The killing wasn't a direct act but a cleverly planned assassination using an unwitting accomplice.