Hogun

Hogun the Grim is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a charter member of the Warriors Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers and supporting cast of ''Thor'' in the Marvel Universe.

Tadanobu Asano portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Thor'' (2011), '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), and '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017).

Publication history

Hogun first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #119 (August 1965), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Writer Stan Lee envisioned him as sharing several traits with characters played by actor Charles Bronson.Cooke, Jon B. (Editor); Thomas, Roy (Interviewer)
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Fictional character biography

Hogun is a member of a trio of Asgardian adventurers consisting of Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim, and Volstagg the Valiant and referred to as the Warriors Three. They were members of the supporting cast in Marvel's Thor comics and usually provided comic relief and side-adventures.

Hogun is not Aesir like most of the Asgardians. Also, his unnamed homeland was conquered long ago by Mogul of the Mystic Mountain, who slew Hogun's forebears and laid waste to the land.''Thor'' #137 (February 1967) For a time he was apprenticed to the stone carvers. He joined with Volstagg and Fandral to judge a dare and formed a lifelong friendship. This dare, the "petting" of the Fenris wolf, led to a humiliating defeat for all three men. Afterwards, legends and tales would then stop referring to Hogun in cheerful terms and use dour, negative names.

He is primarily characterized by his brusque, taciturn, and often short-tempered demeanor. He is the brooding pessimist of the group, as opposed to Volstagg's irrepressible good humor and Fandral's brash heroism. He is a fierce and unrelenting warrior, a collector of weaponry and often the voice of reason for the Warriors Three.

Hogun has been involved in a great many adventures and quests, as a member of the Warriors Three, as an ally of Thor, and on his own. When first seen, Hogun had joined the quest for the power that had cracked the Oversword of Asgard.''Journey into Mystery'' #119 (August 1965) Soon after that, he helped quell a mutiny led by Loki.''Journey into Mystery'' #122 (November 1965) He then helped repel an attack of Flying Trolls in Thryheim.''Journey into Mystery'' #124-125 (January–February 1966) With Thor, he helped defeat the forces of Harokin.''Thor'' #129-131 (June–August 1966) With Thor, he then battled the dragon Fafnir.''Thor'' #134-136 (November 1966-January 1967) With Thor, he defeated the Mogul of the Mystic Mountain, who had destroyed Hogun's homeland so long ago.''Thor'' #137-145 (February 1967 - October 1967) He helped defend Asgard from the Destroyer.''Thor Annual'' #2 (September 1966) He encountered the Hulk.''Tales to Astonish'' #101 (March 1968)''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #102 (April 1968)

Hogun helped defend Asgard against Mangog.''Thor'' #155-157 (August - October 1968) He encountered the Silver Surfer.''Silver Surfer'' #4 (February 1969) With Thor, he battled the Thermal Man.''Thor'' #169-170 (October–November 1969) He helped defend Asgard against Surtur.''Thor'' #177 (June 1970) He helped Thor escape Mephisto.''Thor'' #180-181 (September–October 1970) He became entranced by Infinity and was forced to battle Thor, Balder, Sif, and other Asgardians. He was freed from his trance by Loki and Karnilla.''Thor'' #185-187 (February–April 1971) Hogun is the first to fight back when Loki takes confront of Asgard; he attempts to destroy the villain's power ring with his mace. This fails and Sif talks Loki out of murdering Hogun on the spot. With Thor, he was sent on a quest by Odin, but returned to help defend Asgard against Mangog again.''Thor'' #195-198 (January–April 1972) He was seemingly destroyed by Pluto. but was actually sent to Earth by Odin. With Thor, he battled Ego-Prime, was exiled to Earth, but then abducted by Mephisto, and ultimately freed by Thor.''Thor'' #201-205 (July–November 1972) With Thor and company, he set out on a quest to find the missing Odin. He battled Sssthgar's slavers, Mercurio, and Xorr. He defeated doppelgangers created by the wizard Igron.''Thor'' #213-217 (July–November 1973)

With Thor, Hogun later battled Zarrko the Tomorrow Man.''Thor'' #242-245 (December 1975-March 1976) He defeated diamond exchange robbers in New York.''Marvel Spotlight'' #30 (October 1976) With Thor, he helped depose the usurpers Mangog and Igron.''Thor'' #248-250 (June–August 1976) With Thor, he set out on a quest to find Odin, who was missing again. He battled Spoor, the Grey Gargoyle, and the Soul-Survivors.''Thor'' #256-263 (February–September 1977) He defeated the Executioner and the Enchantress. He battled the Destroyer and Loki.''Thor'' #264-266 (October–December 1977) He helped defend Asgard against Ragnarok.''Thor'' #274-278 (August–December 1978) He battled the dragon Fafnir again.''Thor'' #287-288 (September–October 1979)

Hogun later battled the forces of Surtur on Earth.''The Avengers'' #249 (November 1984)''Thor'' #350-352 (December 1984-February 1985) Later, Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys from Earth, Kevin and Mick. Hogun realizes the boys needed something more in order to grow and prosper in Asgard. He gave them portions of the Apples of Idunn, fruit that gave the gods long life and strength. Hogun and Fandral also convey to the boys that any child of Volstagg's is their child as well and will be watched out for.

He was then sent to Earth to locate Thor, but suffered a concussion and dementia. He battled Daredevil, and was marked for death by Seth.''Thor'' #392-393 (June–July 1988)''Thor'' #395 (September 1988) Hogun learned the value of trickery and silliness over a mace blow in an adventure that saved a stricken groomsman and saved Asgard from certain doom.''Marvel Fanfare'' #34-36 (1987-1988) He helped to defend Asgard against the forces of Seth.''Thor'' #398-400 (December 1988 - February 1989) His quest with Thor to seek Ulagg the Grand Enchanter was later recounted.''Thor'' #404-406 (June–August 1989) He helped the Avengers battle Blastaar.''The Avengers'' #310 (November 1989) He was rescued from Flying Trolls by the New Mutants.''The New Mutants'' #84 (December 1989) Hogun also helped battle Ymir and Surtur.''Thor'' #421-426 (August–November 1990)

In 2005 a mini-series was published centering on Thor and his allies in the Warriors Three, called ''Thor: Blood Oath''. In it Thor and the Warriors Three are sent on a quest as penance for accidentally killing an enemy giant during a time of peace. Hogun heroically endures the assaults of the Egyptian god, Thoth, to shout three names at Thoth's temple to fulfill their quest. He was also the only member of the group able to dominate the bloodthirsty spirit of Chulain's spear, and prevent a murderous rampage. Although the group fails in their quest, through the use of each warrior's unique capabilities, the adventure eventually comes to a good end.

Hogun dies in Ragnarök fairly early.''Thor'' vol. 2 #82 (September 2004) Later, however, he is found alive and well, under the name Leo Kincaid, and was restored by Thor.''Thor'' vol. 3 #4 (December 2007) He establishes a new life in Asgard. Hogun is one of the army of Asgardians and Earth based heroes who help protect it during the 'Siege' invasion; Norman Osborn had attacked with an army of Earth supervillains.

When Thor vanishes and Mjolnir chooses a female wielder, Hogun and Fandral quest throughout the known galaxy for the Odinson. This is especially important as Odin himself has become irrational. Volstagg chooses to stay behind, having taken on many duties, including the care of Thor's lady love Jane Foster, who has become ill.

Powers and abilities

Hogun possesses the conventional superhuman abilities of an Asgardian male.

Hogun is superhumanly strong, his strength being somewhat greater than that of the average Asgardian. Hogun is also extremely long lived, though not immortal, and ages at a pace much slower than humans. The tissues of his body are also more resilient than those of a human, rendering him much more resistant to physical injury. If he is injured, his body is able to heal itself with superhuman speed and efficiency. Hogun's superior musculature and metabolism grants him superhuman levels of stamina. Like all Asgardians, Hogun's bone, skin and muscle are much denser than that of a human, which helps to contribute to his superhuman strength and durability.

Hogun is an excellent overall battlefield warrior, a superb hand-to-hand combatant and horseman. He is highly proficient in the use of all Asgardian weapons, and is a master of bludgeoning weapons, especially the mace. He is also sometimes armed with a sword. He has also demonstrated skill in the area of battlefield medicine and healing arts, though he makes no claim of being a healer of any real proficiency. He has also used the Elixir of Recovery, an Asgardian medical potion.

Other versions

Earth X

In the alternate ''Earth X'' reality, the Asgardians were actually aliens that were manipulated by the Celestials into believing they were the Gods of Norse myth. When the lie was revealed, "Hogun" and the other Asgardians briefly resumed their alien form, but later returned to their Asgardian forms.''Earth X'' #12 (April 2000) Hogun was seen again when the Warriors Three were sent against Doctor Strange, who had led a force to Asgard to rescue Clea. Hogun and his friends died in the battle.

Marvel Adventures

The Warriors Three appear briefly in the ''Marvel Adventures'' universe in a supporting capacity.''Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes'' vol. 2 #5 (November 2010) Hogun is showing having spent some time as a rock, before being the first Asgardian to be freed from Malekith's transformation spell.

Marvel Zombies

In the ''Marvel Zombies'' alternate universe, many heroes attend Nick Fury's briefing on how to deal with the zombie plague, including Hogun.'' Marvel Zombies: Dead Days'' #1 (July 2007)

Mutant X

Hogun was one of many who fought the Beyonder and died in the '' Mutant X'' universe.'' Mutant X Annual'' #2001 (May 2001)

Thor: The Mighty Avenger

A young Thor meets the Warriors Three in ''Thor: The Mighty Avenger''. They hold a secret they cannot tell, namely why Thor's memories is in tatters.''Thor: The Mighty Avenger'' #4 (November 2010)

Ultimate Marvel

Hogun and with the Warriors Three appear in Ultimate Marvel, first appearing in '' Ultimate Comics: Thor'', a prequel to ''The Ultimates'' As with Fandral and Volstagg he is shown willing to sacrifice himself in order to delay an invasion by Frost Giants. He is later killed, along with all other Asgardians besides Thor in '' Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates''. His spirit, among those of the other fallen warriors, appears to Thor and informs Thor that he has "become" Valhalla by being the last of his kind.

In other media

Television

* Hogun (alongside the other Warriors Three members) appear in ''The Super Hero Squad Show'' episode "Oh Brother". He, and the other Warriors Three members are shown fighting an army of Frost Giants. In "Mental Organism Designed Only For Kissing" and "Invader From the Dark Dimension", he, Fandral, and Volstagg are featured in a flashback being in a band with Thor.
* Hogun appears in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' episode "The Siege of Asgard".
* Hogun appears in the ''Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'' episode "For Asgard", voiced by Clancy Brown in an Australian accent. He assists his fellow Warriors Three members, Thor, Heimdall, and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. in fighting Malekith the Accursed and his fellow Dark Elves.
* Hogun appears in the ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' episode "Asgard War Part One: Lightning Strikes," voiced by Travis Willingham. He accompanies Thor in the war against Spartax.

Film

* Hogun makes an appearance in the animated direct-to-video film '' Hulk vs. Thor'' voiced by Paul Dobson. He along with the rest of the Warriors Three blindly ride off to battle the Hulk.
* Hogun is a supporting character in the '' Thor: Tales of Asgard'' animated direct-to-video, voiced again by Paul Dobson.
* Hogun is played by Tadanobu Asano in the 2011 Marvel Studios live-action film ''Thor''. Asano reprises the role in '' Thor: The Dark World'', and '' Thor: Ragnarok''. ''Thor: The Dark World'' reveals that this version of Hogun is a Vanir from Vanaheim. In ''Thor: Ragnarok'', he is killed battling Hela, and is the last of the Warriors Three to fall to her, Hela killing Volstagg and Fandral on arrival in Asgard while Hogun leads the kingdom's soldiers against her in a final stand before he is killed.

Video games

* Hogun appears as an unlockable character in '' Marvel: Avengers Alliance''. He is won as a prize character after winning the Season 14 PVP Tournament. He specially interacts in the party with Fandral and Volstagg if they are among the player's party.
* He also appears as an unlockable character in the video game '' Lego Marvel Avengers''.
*Hogun is a playable character and a boss in ''Marvel Future Fight'' .

Toys

* A figure of Hogun was released in Hasbro's 3.75" '' Thor: The Mighty Avenger'' movie tie-in line. Due to trademark issues, the figure is marketed as Marvel's Hogun.Hasbro.com - THOR The Mighty Avenger Blade Battle MARVEL'S HOGUN
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