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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.'', portrayed 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. 2 #1- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loki (Marvel Comics)
Loki Laufeyson is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby, he is based on the Norse mythology, Norse mythological deity Loki, of the same name. Although a version of Loki debuted in ''Venus (comic book), Venus'' #6 (August 1949), his characterization as the adoptive brother and nemesis of the superhero Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor was introduced with the version that debuted in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (October 1962), which has persisted to the modern age. In his comic book appearances, Loki is depicted as the Asgard (comics), Asgardian God of Mischief, a cunning trickster, and a master of Asgardian magic and sorcery. After learning of his true origin as a Giants (Marvel Comics), Frost Giant from Jotunheim, Loki grows jealous of Thor and frequently plots to take the throne of Asgard for himself. His schemes of conquest ultimately reach Earth and inadvertently lead to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sif (comics)
Sif is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #102 (March 1964). She is based on the Norse goddess Sif. As an Asgardian warrior and lover of Thor, Sif often accompanies him into battle. She has also battled alongside Balder, who has developed an unrequited attraction to her, as she never shows affection for anyone but Thor and certain individuals who have proved worthy to wield his hammer, Mjolnir, such as the noble alien warrior Beta Ray Bill, and the mortal Eric Masterson. Sif has appeared in various media adaptations of Thor. Jaimie Alexander portrays Lady Sif in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Thor'' (2011), '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), and '' Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022), as well as the first and second seasons of the television series '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' and one episode of the first season of the television series ''Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muspelheim
In Norse cosmology, Muspelheim (), also called Muspell (), is a realm of fire. The etymology of "Muspelheim" is uncertain, but may come from ''Mund-spilli'', "world-destroyers", "wreck of the world". Narrative Muspelheim was described as a hot and glowing land of fire, home to the fire giants, and guarded by Surtr, with his flaming sword. It is featured in both the creation and destruction stories of Norse myth. According to the Prose Edda, a great time before the Earth was made, Niflheim existed. Inside Niflheim was a well called Hvergelmir, from this well flowed numerous streams known as the Élivágar. Their names were Svol, Gunnthro, Form, Finbul, Thul, Slid and Hrid, Sylg and Ylg, Vid, Leipt and Gjoll. After a time these streams had traveled sufficiently far from their source in Niflheim, that the venom that flowed within them hardened and turned to ice. When this ice eventually settled, rain rose up from it, and froze into rime. This ice then began to layer itself over ... [...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] |
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] |
Kurse
Kurse is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Walter Simonson, the Algrim version of Kurse first appears as the Dark Elf Algrim the Strong in ''Thor'' #347 (Sep. 1984). He is later transformed into Kurse in ''Secret Wars II'' #4 (Oct. 1985). Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013). Publication history The Dark Elf Algrim the Strong was created by Walter Simonson and first appeared in ''Thor'' #347 (Sep. 1984). He is introduced initially as an ally to Malekith, tasked with guarding the kidnapped Lorelei. The character was later healed and transformed into Kurse in ''Secret Wars II'' #4 (Oct. 1985) by the Beyonder. In 2015's Mighty Thor issue #14 by Jason Aaron and Steve Epting, the mantle and the powers of "Kurse" were passed on to a new host, a dark elf called Lady Waziria. She reappeared in 2019's War of the Rea ... [...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] |
Elves (Marvel Comics)
There are many fictional Elves appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The most common of the Elves are the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim and the Light Elves of Alfheim that are based on the elves of Norse mythology. They frequently appear in stories featuring the superhero Thor. The Dark Elves appeared in the 2013 Marvel Studios film '' Thor: The Dark World'' and a Light Elf appeared in the 2022 series '' She-Hulk: Attorney at Law''. Publication history Bright-Elves first appeared in ''Thor'' #277 (Nov. 1978) and were created by Roy Thomas, John Buscema and Tom Palmer. None of the small crowd of Bright-Elves who appear in that issue are named. Dark Elves first appeared in ''Thor'' #344 (June 1984) and were originally created by Walt Simonson. The only Dark Elf to appear in that first issue was Malekith the Accursed. Algrim the Strong / Kurse and Wormwood later appeared in ''Thor'' #347 (Sept. 1984), once again created by Walt Simonson. Grendell and Bit ... [...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] |
Love Potion
A love potion (''poculum amatorium'') is a magical liquid which supposedly causes the drinker to develop feelings of love towards the person who served it. Another common term to describe the potion, ''philtre'', is thought to have originated from the ancient Greek term ''philtron (love charm'), via the French word '' philtre''. The love potion motif occurs in literature, mainly in fairy tales, and in paintings, drama, music and mythology. In the Middle Ages, extracts from nightshades were used as hallucinogens, and to make supposed love potions and flying ointments. Such plants may have included belladonna, angel's trumpets, jimsonweed, black henbane, European scopolia or autumn mandrake, which contain alkaloids (atropine and scopolamine, which are hallucinogenic in higher doses) characterized by a narrow therapeutic index. Some attempts to create love potions have led to overdose or death where the preparations were not standardized for the content of potent c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with a respective county. The city is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics, and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. With an estimated population in 2024 of 8,478,072 distributed over , the city is the most densely populated major city in the United States. New York City has more than double the population of Los Angeles, the nation's second-most populous city. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
