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Mangog
Mangog is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The character first appeared in ''Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor'' #154 (July 1968) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Creation The character was based on the giants Gog and Magog, who would combine their bodies to become Gogmagog (giant), Gogmagog. Fictional character biography The character was described in his debut as being the sum total of the hatred of "a billion billion beings" and the sole survivor of an alien species who attempted to invade Asgard (comics), Asgard before Odin (Marvel Comics), Odin stopped them. Imprisoned beneath Asgard, Mangog is freed by the rock troll Ulik, in a failed bid to secure an ally against the gods. Mangog storms Asgard, intent on obtaining the Odinsword to destroy the universe. Thor battles Mangog to a standstill, until Odin stops him by breaking the spell which had created Mangog as a living prison for his entire race. Mangog is lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odin (Marvel 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 and, traditionally, as the king of Asgard. Sir Anthony Hopkins portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films ''Thor'' (2011), '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), and '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017). Publication history 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 Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Odin is the son of Bor (father, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Foster
Jane Foster is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #84 (September 1962). Jane Foster was introduced as a love interest of the superhero Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor Odinson until becoming a superhero in her own right. For many years, Foster was a Nursing, nurse, employed by Dr. Donald Blake, Thor's first mortal host, before becoming a Doctor (title), doctor herself. Foster is later revealed to be deemed worthy to wikt:wield, wield Thor's hammer Mjolnir (comics), Mjolnir when the former is no longer able. During this period, she adopts the mantle of Thor, and joins the Avengers (comics), Avengers. Foster's stint as Thor ends with the character sacrificing her life and the mantle reverting to the original Thor. After Valkyrie (Marvel Comics), Brunnhilde and the rest of the Valkyrior are killed during "The War of the Realms" st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odinsword
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] |
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] |
Avengers Assemble (TV Series)
''Avengers Assemble'' is an American superhero animated series based on the fictional Marvel Comics superhero team known as the Avengers. Designed to capitalize on the success of the 2012 film '' The Avengers'', the series premiered on Disney XD on May 26, 2013, as the successor to '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes''. It previously aired alongside ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' and ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' as a part of the ''Marvel Universe'' block. Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau and Steven T. Seagle, known collectively as '' Man of Action'', developed the series and were executive producers on seasons 1 and 2. Plot Premise Falcon is the newest member of the Avengers. Falcon is the main eyes and ears of the viewer as he fights evil and saves the world with his teammates. The Avengers team consist of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. Season 1 When Red Skull begins dying due to his imperfect Super Soldier Serum, he allies with MODOK ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JB Blanc
Jean-Benoît "JB" Blanc is a French-British actor of film and television who has worked on animations and video games in Los Angeles, coming from a drama education at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art"Jon Benoit – Acting (RADA Diploma). Year of graduation 1990" '''' (RADA). Retrieved 3 April 2025. and with an extensive background in British theatre.Bowles, Kayla (14 July 2024) "JB Blanc on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mjolnir (comics)
Mjolnir ( , ), known more formally as Mjölnir, is a fictional magical weapon appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as the principal weapon of the superhero Thor. Mjolnir, which first appears in '' Journey into Mystery'' #83 (Aug. 1962), was created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and designed by artists Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Mjolnir is typically depicted as a large, square-headed gray sledgehammer, with a short, round handle wrapped in brown leather, culminating in a looped lanyard. The object is based on Mjölnir, the weapon of the mythological Thor. Publication history Mjolnir debuted in Marvel Comics title '' Journey into Mystery'' #83 (Aug. 1962), being the means by which physician Donald Blake transformed into thunder god Thor Odinson (by striking it on the ground). The first use of the hammer's name was in the "Tales of Asgard" feature in ''Thor'' #135 (Dec. 1966) in a story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The weapon's ... [...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] |
Heroes Reborn (2021 Comic)
"Heroes Reborn" is a 2021 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, consisting of a central miniseries written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Ed McGuinness, as well as a number of tie-in books. The storyline explores a Marvel Universe without the Avengers (comics), Avengers, though it is unrelated to the Heroes Reborn (1996 comic), 1996–97 storyline of the same name. The plot involves a change in the timeline of the Marvel Universe, which results in a continuity in which the Squadron Supreme are Earth's mightiest heroes while the Avengers never came to be. However, the vampire slayer Blade (character), Blade is the only one aware of the change in history and works to uncover the mystery behind it. The crossover overall received mixed reviews with critics. Publication history In 2021, Marvel published a "Heroes Reborn" story that explores "a world without Avengers". In this story, the Marvel Universe was altered so that the Avengers (comics), Avengers were never forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asgard (comics)
Asgard is a fictional realm and its capital city appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, the realm first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (October 1962). 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. It features prominently in stories that follow the Marvel Comics superhero Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor. 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 in Norway and appeared in ''Avengers: Endgame'' and ''Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022). Fictional history A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
