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Laufey (character)
Laufey is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted usually as an enemy of the Asgardian king Odin, father of Thor. He is the King of the Frost Giants, the biological father of Thor's adopted brother and archenemy, Loki. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in '' Journey into Mystery'' #112 (January 1965), and was based on the goddess of the same name. Colm Feore portrays Laufey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Thor'' (2011). Publication history Laufey was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in '' Journey into Mystery'' #112 (January 1965). Fictional character biography In the early days of the universe, Laufey ruled Jotunheim, realm of the Frost Giants. When his son Loki was born a runt, an ashamed Laufey ordered the baby hidden. After Odin invades Jotunheim and kills Laufey in battle, he discovers Loki and decides to adopt him.''Journey into Mystery'' #112 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivier Coipel
Olivier Coipel (; November 7, 1969) is a French people, French comic book artist, known for his work on books such as ''House of M'', ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor''. Career Olivier Coipel started as a movie animator, working as an assistant on ''Balto (film), Balto'' and then ''The Prince of Egypt'', then as a full animator at ''The Road to El Dorado''. Among his influences are Arthur Adams (comics), Arthur Adams. Coipel came to prominence and significant controversy as the artist of the American DC Comics book ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' during the tenure of writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, beginning with the "Legion of the Damned" story arc. Coipel signed an exclusive contract with Marvel Comics in January 2005. He was named in August 2005 as one of Marvel's "Young Guns," a group of artists that included Jim Cheung, David Finch (comics), David Finch, Trevor Hairsine, Adi Granov, and Steve McNiven, which according to Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colm Feore
Colm Joseph Feore (; born August 22, 1958) is a Canadian actor. A 15-year veteran of the Stratford Festival, he is known for his Gemini-winning turn as Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in the CBC miniseries '' Trudeau'' (2002), his portrayal of Glenn Gould in '' Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould'' (1993), and for playing Detective Martin Ward in '' Bon Cop, Bad Cop'' (2006) and its sequel '' Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2'' (2017). His other roles include Martin Harrison in ''Chicago'' (2002), Lord Marshal Zhylaw in '' The Chronicles of Riddick'' (2004)'','' First Gentleman Henry Taylor on ''24'' (2009), Cardinal Della Rovere on '' The Borgias'' (2011–2013)'','' Laufey in ''Thor'' (2011), General Ted Brockhart on '' House of Cards'' (2016–2017), Declan Gallard on '' 21 Thunder'' (2017), Wernher von Braun in '' For All Mankind'' (2019), and Sir Reginald Hargreeves on ''The Umbrella Academy'' (2019–2024). Feore is also a Prix Iris and Screen Actors Guild Award winner and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sword
A sword is an edged and bladed weapons, edged, bladed weapon intended for manual cutting or thrusting. Its blade, longer than a knife or dagger, is attached to a hilt and can be straight or curved. A thrusting sword tends to have a straighter blade with a pointed tip. A slashing sword is more likely to be curved and to have a sharpened cutting edge on one or both sides of the blade. Many swords are designed for both thrusting and slashing. The precise definition of a sword varies by historical epoch and geographic region. Historically, the sword developed in the Bronze Age, evolving from the dagger; the Bronze Age sword, earliest specimens date to about 1600 BC. The later Iron Age sword remained fairly short and without a crossguard. The spatha, as it developed in the Late Roman army, became the predecessor of the European sword of the Middle Ages, at first adopted as the Migration Period sword, and only in the High Middle Ages, developed into the classical Knightly sword, ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Club (weapon)
A club (also known as a cudgel, baton, bludgeon, truncheon, cosh, nightstick, or impact weapon) is a short staff or stick, usually made of wood, wielded as a weapon or tool since prehistory. There are several examples of blunt trauma, blunt-force trauma caused by clubs in the past, including at the site of Nataruk in Turkana County, Turkana, Kenya, described as the scene of a prehistoric conflict between bands of hunter-gatherers 10,000 years ago. Most clubs are small enough to be swung with one hand, although larger clubs may require the use of two to be effective. Various specialized clubs are used in martial arts and other fields, including the Baton (law enforcement), law-enforcement baton. The military Mace (bludgeon), mace is a more sophisticated descendant of the club, typically made of metal and featuring a spiked, knobbed, or flanged head attached to a shaft. Examples of cultural depictions of clubs may be found in mythology, where they are associated with strong figure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heimdall (character)
Heimdall () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is based on the Norse mythology, Norse deity Heimdall. Heimdall is described as all-seeing and all-hearing and is the sole protector of the Bifröst in Asgard (comics), Asgard. Idris Elba portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Thor (film), Thor'' (2011), ''Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' (2015), ''Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017), ''Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018), and ''Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022). Publication history Heimdall first appeared in a comic in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (October 1962) and was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Heimdall is the brother of the warrior Sif (character), Sif. He is the all-seeing and all-hearing guardian sentry of Asgard (comics), Asgard who stands on the rainbow bridge Bifröst to watch for any attacks to Asgard. He partly won the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casket Of Ancient Winters
The comic book stories published by Marvel Comics since the 1940s have featured several noteworthy concepts besides its fictional characters, such as unique places and artifacts. There follows a list of those features. Places Certain places feature prominently in the Marvel Universe, some real-life, others fictional and unique to the setting; fictional places may appear in conjunction with, or even within, real-world locales. Earth New York City Many Marvel Comics stories are set in New York City, where the publishing company is based. =Superhero sites= New York is the site of many places important to superheroes: * Avengers Mansion: Currently in ruin, but long the home of the Avengers. * Avengers Tower: Formerly Stark Tower, the current headquarters of the Avengers. * Alias Investigations: A private investigations firm founded and owned by Jessica Jones. * Baxter Building and Four Freedoms Plaza: The bases of the Fantastic Four. * '' Daily Bugle'': A newspaper building w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The War Of The Realms
"The War of the Realms" is a 2019 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Russell Dauterman. The storyline has been met with positive reviews, with critics praising the storyline and the art. Premise The story details Earth's heroes banding together when Malekith the Accursed leads his forces to invade Midgard, the last realm he has to conquer. Plot In Asgard, Odin is targeted by Malekith's assassins, who reveal that they have created a Dark Bifrost Bridge that will allow them to teleport to any of the ten realms. On Earth, Thor and his hellhound dog Thori are relaxing when Loki crashes in front of them and tells Thor that Malekith stabbed him. Thor agrees to Loki's terms of helping him for Malekith's location. Loki, who is revealed to be Malekith, transports Thor to Jotunheim, the place where Frost Giants live; they proceed to attack Thor. With Thor gone, Malekith plans to wage war on Earth/Midgard.''War of the Realms'' #1. Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulik
Ulik is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He usually appears as an adversary of Thor. Ulik was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appears in ''Thor'' #137 (February 1967). Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, Ulik has appeared in over four decades of Marvel continuity, principally as a member of Thor's rogues' gallery. The character has also appeared in other Marvel-related products including animated television series, toys, and trading cards. Publication history Writer Mike Conroy commented on Ulik's debut in ''Thor'' #137 (Feb. 1967): "In a strip as steeped in Norse mythology as Marvel's ''Thor'', it was no surprise to come across a troll as big and mean as Ulik." Created as a physical equal for the Thunder God, the Asgardian troll Ulik became a perennial villain for the hero. Fictional character biography Ulik belongs to a race of Rock Trolls who live in the dimension of Asgard in Nornheim. Like all troll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-New, All-Different Marvel
All-New, All-Different Marvel (ANADM) is a 2015–2019 branding for Marvel Comics' entire main line of comics. Taking place after the crossover storyline "Secret Wars", it details the new Marvel Universe, with nearly 60–65 titles relaunched with first issues, with a total of 76 issues. Marvel NOW! 2.0 and Marvel Legacy are concurrent with it. Publication history It was announced in February 2015 by Marvel that following the "Secret Wars" storyline, a new universe would be established by combining the 616 Universe and 1610 Ultimate Universe. Soon after, Marvel revealed a title called the '' All-New, All-Different Avengers'' for Free Comic Book Day, a preview of the new Marvel Universe that featured many "legacy heroes", a term used for new characters taking on the role of established heroes. The comic also featured a preview of '' Uncanny Inhumans''. In early June 2015, Marvel unveiled two photos depicting many of its iconic and lesser known characters post-"Secret Wars". A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dökkálfar And Ljósálfar
In Norse mythology, Dökkálfar ("Dark Elves") and Ljósálfar ("Light Elves") are two contrasting types of elves; the dark elves dwell within the earth and have a dark complexion, while the light elves live in Álfheimr, and are "fairer than the sun to look at". The Ljósálfar and the Dökkálfar are attested in the ''Prose Edda'', written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, and in the late Old Norse poem '' Hrafnagaldr Óðins''. Scholars have produced theories about the origin and implications of the dualistic concept. Attestations ''Prose Edda'' In the ''Prose Edda'', the Dökkálfar and the Ljósálfar are described in chapter 17 of the book '' Gylfaginning''. In the chapter, Gangleri (the king Gylfi in disguise) asks the enthroned figure of High what other "chief centres" there are in the heavens outside of the spring Urðarbrunnr. Gangleri responds that there are many fine places in heaven, including a place called Álfheimr (Old Norse 'Elf Home' or 'Elf World'). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malekith The Accursed
Malekith the Accursed () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the ruler of the Elves (Marvel Comics), Dark Elves of Svartálfar, Svartalfheim, and has come into conflict with Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor. He once wielded the Casket of Ancient Winters. Christopher Eccleston portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Thor: The Dark World'' (2013). Additionally, Quinton Flynn and James C. Mathis III voiced Malekith in guest appearances in ''The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' and ''Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'' respectively. Publication history Created by Walt Simonson, Malekith first appeared in ''Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor'' #344–349 (June–November 1984). He subsequently appeared in issues #363 (January 1986), 366-368 (April–June 1986), 485–487 (April–June 1995), and 489 (August 1995) of ''Thor''. He made guest appearances in ''X-Force and Cable (comic book), Cable Annual'' 1997 and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minotaur (comics)
Minotaur is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Miklos Vryolak incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #24 (April 1970), and was created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist Johnny Craig. The mythological Minotaur first appeared in ''Hercules: Heart of Chaos'' #2 (July 1997), and was adapted by writer Peter B. Gillis and artist Sal Buscema. The Decimus Furius incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Force'' #1 (October 2010), and was created by writer Rick Remender and artist Jerome Opeña. The Dario Agger incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in ''Thor: God of Thunder'' #19 (February 2014), and was created by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribić. Fictional character biography Mythological Minotaur The first Minotaur is based on the Greek mythology monster of the same name and has largely the same origins as him. After being killed by Theseus, the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
