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Asgardians (comics)
The Asgardians or Gods of Asgard are a fictional race of gods appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Some are taken from mythology while others are original creations. Fictional history They were worshipped about a millennium ago by the Norsemen of Scandinavia and various Germanic tribes, but they no longer have, or seek to have, any worshippers on Earth. The gods live in a dimension called Asgard which is also home to five other races (Giants, Dwarves, Elves, Trolls, and Demons). Known members Known Æsir include Amora the Enchantress, Balder, Bor, Búri,''Journey Into Mystery'', #97 (October 1963) Brunnhilde, Fandral, Frigga, Heimdall, Hermod, Hildegarde, Hoder, Kelda, Lorelei, Magni, Mimir, Odin, Sif, Skurge the Executioner, Thor, Tyr, Vidar, Vili, Ve, Volla, and Volstagg. Known Vanir include Frey, Freya, Idunn, Njord, and Sigyn. Powers and abilities Despite their mostly human appearance, all Asgardians possess physical attributes that o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in 1951 and its predecessor, ''Marvel Mystery Comics'', the ''Marvel Comics'' title/name/brand was first used in June 1961. Marvel was started in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in June 1961 with the launch of ''The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trolls (Marvel Comics)
Asgard is a fictional realm and its capital city appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Based on the Asgard, realm of the same name from Germanic mythology (particularly Norse mythology, Norse), Asgard is home to the Asgardians and other beings adapted from Norse mythology. Asgard first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (October 1962) by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, and features prominently in stories that follow the Marvel Comics superhero Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, who appeared two issues earlier. Asgard has appeared in comics and various media adaptations, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Thor (film), Thor'' (2011), ''Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' (2015), ''Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017), ''Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), and the Disney+ series ''Loki (TV series), Loki'' (2021). Eventually Asgard was relocated to Earth and appeared in ''Avengers: Endgame'' and ''Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022). Fictional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorelei (Asgardian)
Lorelei is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is based on the being Lorelei from Germanic mythology. Lorelei appeared in the first season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' and she was played by Elena Satine. Publication history Lorelei first appeared in ''Thor'' #337 (November 1983), and was created by Walt Simonson. She made subsequent appearances in ''Thor'' #338-350 (December 1983-December 1984), ''Thor'' #354-355 (April–May 1985), #357-359 (July–September 1985), #363 (January 1986), #367-368 (May–June 1986), ''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' vol 2. #7 (June 1986), ''Thor'' #383 (September 1987), #398-400 (December 1988-February 1989), #402 (April 1989), ''Black Knight'' vol. 2 #3 (August 1990), ''Thor'' #438 (November 1991), #440 (December 1991), #476 (July 1994), #485 (April 1995), ''Journey into Mystery'' #509-511 (May–August 1997), ''The Defenders'' vol. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
