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Valkyrie (Marvel Comics)
Valkyrie, also known by her Asgard (comics), Asgardian name Brunnhilde, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema, the character first appeared in ''The Defenders (comic book), Defenders'' #4 (November 1972). She is based on the Norse mythology, Norse mythological figure Brynhildr. Valkyrie became a mainstay of the superhero team known as the Defenders (comics), Defenders and a close ally and one-time love interest of the god Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor. Valkyrie was selected by Odin (comics), Odin to lead his personal Military organization#Commands, formations and units, unit of shield-maidens, the Valkyrior. Renowned for her prowess in battle, Valkyrie is often accompanied by her Flying horses, winged horse Aragorn (comics), Aragorn and carries the enchanted sword Dragonfang. In the 2010s, Valkyrie became a founding member of the Secret Avengers and co-leader of the Fearless Defenders with Misty Kn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Avengers
''Secret Avengers'' is an American comic book Ongoing series, series published by Marvel Comics featuring a fictional black operation, black ops superhero team of the same name. The series started with Ed Brubaker on writing duties, depicting a black-ops sect of Marvel's premier super hero team, the Avengers (comics), Avengers, which operates under the guidance and leadership of Captain America, Captain Steve Rogers (the former Captain America). The series is part of the ''Avengers''-line relaunch as part of the "Heroic Age (comics), Heroic Age". Publication history Writer Ed Brubaker and artist Mike Deodato were announced as the creative team for the ''Secret Avengers'' title. A series of teaser images were released by Marvel to promote the upcoming series in February 2010, which slowly revealed the team's roster over the course of two months. The series started in late May 2010 (cover date July 2010). As of the first issue, the roster includes Beast (comics), Beast, War Machine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |