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Tyr (Marvel Comics)
Tyr is a fictional character, an Asgard (comics), Asgardian god appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is based on the Norse mythology, Norse Tyr, god of the same name. Along with Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor and Balder the Brave, Balder, he is one of Odin (Marvel Comics), Odin's biological sons. The character was portrayed by Clive Russell in a cameo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Thor: The Dark World''. Publication history Tyr first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (Oct 1962), and was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Tyr is the Asgardian god of war. Tyr was renowned throughout Asgard (comics), Asgard as being the only god brave enough to place his hand in the mouth of the wolf-god Fenris Wolf (Marvel Comics), Fenris during the latter's binding which Fenris would not allow unless a god placed his hand in his mouth; his left hand is missing as a result, having been bitten off by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Cover or covers may refer to: Packaging * Another name for a lid * Cover (philately), generic term for envelope or package * Album cover, the front of the packaging * Book cover or magazine cover ** Book design ** Back cover copy, part of copywriting * CD and DVD cover, CD and DVD packaging * Smartphone cover, a Mobile phone accessories, mobile phone accessory that protects a mobile phone People * Cover (surname) Arts, entertainment, and media Music Albums ;Cover * Cover (Tom Verlaine album), ''Cover'' (Tom Verlaine album), 1984 * Cover (Joan as Policewoman album), ''Cover'' (Joan as Policewoman album), 2009 ;Covered * Covered (Cold Chisel album), ''Covered'' (Cold Chisel album), 2011 * Covered (Macy Gray album), ''Covered'' (Macy Gray album), 2012 * Covered (Robert Glasper album), ''Covered'' (Robert Glasper album), 2015 ;Covers * Covers (Beni album), ''Covers'' (Beni album), 2012 * Covers (Regine Velasquez album), ''Covers'' (Regine Velasquez album), 2004 * Covers (Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odin (comics)
Odin Borson, the All-Father is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. First mentioned in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (Oct. 1962), the character first appears in ''Journey into Mystery'' #86 (Nov. 1962), and was adapted from the Odin of Norse mythology by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The character is depicted as the father of Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor and, traditionally, as the king of Asgard (comics), Asgard. Sir Anthony Hopkins portrayed Odin (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films ''Thor (film), Thor'' (2011), ''Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), and ''Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017). Publication history image:T-294.jpg, left, 175px, Odin featured on the cover of ''Thor'' #294(April 1980). Art by Keith Pollard. Although Odin was first mentioned in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (Oct. 1962), his first actual appearance was in ''Journey into Mystery'' #86 (November 1962). He was created for Marvel Comic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volstagg
Volstagg the Voluminous 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 Asgard (comics), Asgardian adventurers and supporting cast of Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor. He is known for having multiple children. These include, but are not limited to, Hilde, Rolfe, and the adopted Midgardians Kevin and Mick. Ray Stevenson portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Thor (film), Thor'' (2011), ''Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), and ''Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017). Additionally, Fred Tatasciore, Brent Chapman, and Jay Brazeau have voiced Volstagg in animation. Publication history Volstagg first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #119 (August, 1965), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He is not taken from Norse (or any other) mythology but is an original creation, modeled on William Shakespeare's character John Falstaff.Cooke, Jon B. (Editor); Thomas, Roy (Interviewer)"Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siege (comics)
''Siege'' is an American comic book, published by Marvel Comics from January to May 2010. It deals with the climax of the " Dark Reign" storyline, which saw the character Norman Osborn become the United States primary defense officer, leading H.A.M.M.E.R. as well as employing his own evil Avengers. The story depicts Loki manipulating Osborn into leading an all-out assault on Asgard, at the time located within a fictional United States. Captain America and his own Avengers lead a rebellion against Osborn. The events in ''Siege'' led to Marvel Comics introducing the subsequent storyline " Heroic Age". Publication history The "Siege" storyline consists of a four-issue mini-series and a number of related tie-in books, including one-shots, miniseries, and existing ongoing series. Marvel announced in early 2010 that the company's "Siege" storyline would be followed by the " Heroic Age" storyline. This was first hinted at in the story by Athena to Amadeus Cho. Publication afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in '' The Fantastic Four'' #5 in April 1962, and has since endured as the archenemy of the superhero team the Fantastic Four. Victor von Doom is the monarch of the fictional European country of Latveria who uses his mastery of both science and sorcery in pursuit of his goals to bring order to humanity through world domination, and prove his intellectual superiority over Mister Fantastic–his old college rival and the leader of the Fantastic Four. Doom blames Mister Fantastic for his disfigurement, and wears a magically forged suit of armor with a metal mask and green hooded cloak to conceal his facial scars. Regarded as one of the smartest characters in the Marvel Universe, Doom has stolen the abilities of cosmic beings such as the Silver Surfer and the Beyonder in his lust for power, although his pride an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latveria
Latveria is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted within the storylines of Marvel's comic titles as a small, isolated European country ruled by the fictional Supreme Lord Doctor Doom, supposedly located in the Banat region. It is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, and also borders fictional Symkaria (home of Silver Sable) to the south. Its capital is Doomstadt. Publication history Latveria first appeared in ''Fantastic Four Annual'' #2, which was published in 1964. Victor von Doom is the ruler of Latveria. Though he has been dethroned a number of times, Victor has invariably managed to return to the throne of his country within a matter of months. Victor also has a Council who obeys him entirely. In ''Fantastic Four'' #536 in 2006, he killed his own Prime Minister for claiming control of Latveria in his absence and threatened to kill two other ministers if they failed to find the landing spot of Thor's hammer. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seth (Marvel Comics)
Heliopolitans are a fictional group of gods, based on Ancient Egyptian deities, appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Characters based on ancient Egyptian deities were first mentioned in ''Captain America Comics'' #20 (November 1942), published by Marvel Comics' predecessor Timely Comics, in which Captain America and Bucky investigate the murder of Colonel Fitzpatrick, who was studying the '' Book of Thoth'' while stationed in Egypt. The Heliopolitans' first full Golden Age appearance was in the story "The Terror That Creeps" by Stan Lee and Werner Roth, published in '' Marvel Tales'' #96 (June 1950), and involves a man that fails to convince the public that the Great Sphinx of Giza is slowly moving to the edge of the desert, where it will be empowered by Set and destroy mankind. The goddess Bast would later make her first appearance (as a totem) with the Black Panther in ''Fantastic Four'' #52 (July 1966), being called only Panther G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surtur (Marvel Comics)
Surtur is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly as an enemy of Thor. Based on the fire giant Surtr from Norse mythology, he was adapted by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #97 (October 1963). The character was once described as one of "The Ten Most Heinous Enemies of the Mighty Thor". The character has appeared in several media adaptations of Thor. Surtur made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017), motion-captured by Taika Waititi, and voiced by Clancy Brown. Brown reprised the role as an alternate reality version of the character in the Disney+ animated series '' What If...?'' (2021-2023). Publication history Based on the fire giant Surtr from Norse mythology and created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #97 (October 1963). Fictional character biography Surtur is a fire gia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four, often abbreviated as FF, is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team debuted in '' The Fantastic Four'' #1 ( cover-dated November 1961), helping usher in a new level of realism in the medium. It was the first superhero team created by artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby and editor/co-scripter Stan Lee, and through this title the "Marvel method" style of production came into prominence. The four characters traditionally associated with the Fantastic Four, who gained superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space, are Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), a scientific genius and the leader of the group, who can stretch his body into incredible lengths and shapes; the Invisible Woman (Susan "Sue" Storm-Richards), Reed's girlfriend and later wife, who can render herself invisible and project powerful invisible force fields and blasts; the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), Sue's younger brother, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. The team made its debut in '' The Avengers'' #1 (cover-dated September 1963). Labeled "Earth's Mightiest Heroes", the original Avengers consisted of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor, and Wasp. Captain America was discovered trapped in ice in issue #4, and joined the group after they revived him. The Avengers are an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from the Marvel Comics portfolio. Diegetically, these superheroes usually operate independently but occasionally assemble as a team to tackle especially formidable villains. This in contrast to certain other superhero teams such as the X-Men, whose characters were created specifically to be part of their team, with the team being central to their identity. The Avengers were created to create a new line of books to sell and to cross-promote Marve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beta Ray Bill
Beta Ray Bill is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Debuting in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, the character was initially intended to be a surprise; an apparent monster who unexpectedly turns out to be a great hero. As such, Bill is the first being outside the Marvel Universe's Norse pantheon to be introduced as being worthy to wield Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. After an initial rivalry with Thor for possession of the weapon, the alien warrior was granted a war hammer of his own, called Stormbreaker, and the two reconciled as staunch allies, going on to fight side by side. Beta Ray Bill has been featured in other Marvel-endorsed products, such as animated television series, video games, and merchandise. Publication history Beta Ray Bill debuted in '' The Mighty Thor'' #337 (November 1983), being established as an alien of the Korbinite race. Bill was created by Walt Simonson as a new concept for the title ''Thor''. Simonson said, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midgard Serpent (Marvel Comics)
Jormungand, also known as the Midgard Serpent and the World Serpent, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, based on the serpent Jörmungandr from Norse mythology, first appears in '' Marvel Tales'' #105 (Feb. 1952), in the period between the Golden Age of Comic Books and the Silver Age of Comic Books. Publication history The Midgard Serpent debuted in '' Marvel Tales'' #105 (February 1952) and was later tied firmly to Marvel continuity in the Silver Age of Comic Books in ''Thor'' #127 (April 1966). As in Norse mythology, the Marvel version of the Midgard Serpent is the nemesis of the Thunder God, who has two encounters with the creature – the events based directly on mythology – in ''Thor'' #272-273 (June–July 1978). An attempt to cheat the fatal prophecy made regarding a final battle between Thor and the Serpent occurred in ''Thor'' #274-278 (July–December 1978), although the creature returned in ''Thor'' #325 (Novemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |