Hela

Creation & Design

Hela was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, inspired by the Norse goddess Hel from mythology.

Early Years

Hela first appeared as an antagonist to Thor, representing death and the afterlife in Asgardian lore.

Character Development

Over the years, Hela has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with her own motivations, often blurring the lines between villain and anti-hero.

Cultural Reception

Hela has been well-received by fans and critics alike, particularly for her portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Hela
Aliases:
Goddess of Death, Queen of Hel
Species:
Asgardian
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Asgardians, The Dark Elves, The Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Immortality, Necromancy, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Helm of Hela, Scepter of Death
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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1st appearance of Hela

1st and only appearance of Lady Sif, a different character than the Sif that appears in Thor #136

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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1st full appearance of Ego the Living Planet

1st appearance of Count Tagar

2nd appearance of Hela

Cameo appearance of multiple unnamed Valkyries

First mention of the High Evolutionary

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Origin of the Inhumans

Origin of Triton

1st cover appearance of Hela

1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Variant cover art by J Scott Campbell featuring Hela

Marvel ⋅ 2023

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Origin of Hela

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