Odin is a fictional character and that appears in the Marvel Universe and is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology. The King of the Norse Gods, Odin first appeared in Journey Into Mystery vol. 1, #85 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to the date or issue of a characters first appearance. ... Stan The Man Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922 [1] New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. ... Asgard is a fictional dimension in the Marvel Comics universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to six different races. ... A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... Journey into Mystery is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics. ... Stan The Man Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922 [1] New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. ...

Fictional character history

According to Norse myth and comic continuity, Odin is the son of Bor (father, one of the first Asgardians) and Bestla (mother, a frost giantess). Bor and Bestla also have two other sons, Vili and Ve. With the aid of his brothers, a young Odin battles and defeats the fire demon Surtur. ^[1] Odin becomes ruler of the Asgard, and eventually falls in love with Gaea, in time becoming the father of the Thunder God Thor. Odin is also the adoptive father of Loki, a child of Giant blood whose father Laufey is killed by Odin in battle. ^[2] Despite Odin's best intentions, his sons become bitter enemies, with the feuding often requiring Odin's mediation. Thor's fascination with Earth is also a constant annoyance for Odin, who as punishment has depowered his son on at least three occasions. Thor's noble intentions and bravery, however, always sway his father who summarily undoes the ruling. ^[3] Surtur is a fictional character, a demonic entity appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Asgard is a fictional dimension in the Marvel Comics universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to six different races. ... Gaea is a fictional comic book character, the Goddess of the Earth of the Marvel Universe. ... Thor (often called The Mighty Thor) is a fictional character and a superhero appearing in the Marvel Universe. ... Loki (Loki Laufeyson) is a fictional comic book character, a Marvel Comics supervillain, based upon the Loki of Norse mythology. ...

As ruler and protector of the Asgardian people, Odin has been involved in a number of crises that have threatened Asgard and on occasion Earth. Notable examples included stopping Loki, the Storm Giant Skagg and Surtur (with the aid of Thor and Balder); ^[4] defeating the Absorbing Man after he absorbs almost all of Asgard; ^[5] banishing the monster Mangog; ^[6] sacrificing his right eye for the wisdom to stop Ragnarok (Twilight of the Gods); ^[7] attempting to stop the Celestials in the armour of the Destroyer ^[8] and preventing Surtur from lighting his Sword of Doom. ^[9] Balders death is portrayed in this illustration from an 18th century Icelandic manuscript. ... The Absorbing Man (Carl Crusher Creel), a fictional character that appears in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Mangog is an immeasurably powerful being who has fought Thor and other Marvel Comics characters. ... Look up Ragnarok in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Arishem towers in the distance and judges that a world shall die. ... Destroyer is an enemy of Thor that first appeared in issue 118 ofJourney Into Mystery In 1965. ...

Odin has also died three times in defence of Asgard. On the first occasion, Odin is killed by Mangog, although is later revived by the goddess of Death Hela. ^[10] On the second occasion, the Celestials shred the Destroyer, which at the time holds the life force of Odin and all Asgardians with the exception of Thor. Thor, however, collects a portion of godly energy from each pantheon and uses it to revive Odin, who in turn ressurects the Asgardians. ^[11] The final occasion involves a massive battle against arch-foe Surtur on Earth, with Odin apparently dying once and for all as the Odin Force - the source of Odin's power - migrates to his son, Thor. ^[12] As Thor eventually destroys the Loom of Fates and stops Asgard from perpetuating Ragnarok - which ends the entire Norse pantheon and Asgard itself - Odin may be dead permanently. ^[13] Hela is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, based loosely on the Norse myths of the goddess Hela. ...

Powers and abilities

Odin possesses all the conventional attributes of an Asgardian god, such as heightened senses, strength, speed and endurance and greatly extended lifespan, although these are magnified considerably by the Odin Force. With this power Odin is capable of feats such as transporting the entire human race to an alternate dimension, ^[14] casting foes into deep space with a thought, ^[15] erecting impenetrable force fields, ^[16] compressing the population of an entire planet into a single being (Mangog), ^[17] and humbling powerful beings such as the Silver Surfer and Thanos in combat. ^[18] The Silver Surfer is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. ... Thanos is a fictional character that appears in the Marvel Universe. ...

Odin is also a master tactician and schemer. In addition to feats such as preventing Ragnarok ^[19] it has been revealed that Odin was planning for the arrival of the Celestial Fourth Host for centuries. ^[20]

Odin is not all-powerful. Once a year he needs to undertake the Odinsleep - a state of deep sleep lasting for a day in which the Odinforce is recharged. During this time Odin is guarded closely as he is vulnerable. ^[21]

In other media

• Odin appears in segments of episodes of The Mighty Thor in the 1966 television series The Marvel Superheroes.

• Odin is off-screen in the animated movie Ultimate Avengers 2. He is voiced by Dwight Schultz.

• Odin appears in the video game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance as a non-playable character.

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