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Fafnir
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Creation & Design

Fafnir was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, inspired by Norse mythology, where he is depicted as a dragon who hoarded gold and treasure.

Early Years

Fafnir first appeared as a dragon in the Thor comics, often serving as an antagonist to Thor and other Asgardians.

Character Development

Over the years, Fafnir has evolved from a simple dragon antagonist to a complex character with motivations tied to themes of greed, loyalty, and redemption.

Cultural Reception

Fafnir has been well-received as a character in the Thor mythos, often praised for his design and the depth of his story arcs.

Character Details

Real Name:
Fafnir
First Appearance:
Thor #134
Aliases:
Dragon, Serpent
Species:
Dragon
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Asgardians, Loki
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Fire breathing
Equipment:
None
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
10' 0"
Eye Color:
Green
Hair Color:
None

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Thor #134
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Thor #134
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the High Evolutionary, a geneticist obsessed with evolutionary experimentation

1st appearance of Man-Beast, a wolf modified by the High Evolutionary

1st appearance of Fafnir, a dragon from the realm of Nastrond

Introduction of Wundagore Mountain

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[May 2023 - James Gunn tweeted in response to a question regarding the fate of the High Evolutionary that he is imprisoned on Knowhere]

Thor #343
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Thor #343
 
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$2
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$4

Key Facts

Death of Fafnir

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