Loki

Creation & Design

Loki was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, inspired by the Norse mythology figure of the same name. He was introduced as a villain in Thor's stories, showcasing his cunning and deceptive nature.

Early Years

Loki's early appearances primarily focused on his rivalry with Thor and his attempts to conquer Asgard and Earth. His character was often portrayed as a schemer and manipulator, using his intelligence and magical abilities to create chaos.

Character Development

Over the years, Loki has evolved from a one-dimensional villain to a complex anti-hero. His character development has been marked by themes of redemption, identity, and the struggle between his nature and his desires.

Cultural Reception

Loki has been received positively by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and complexity. His portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has further popularized the character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Loki Laufeyson
Aliases:
God of Mischief, God of Lies, The Trickster
Species:
Asgardian
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Thor, The Cabal, The Young Avengers
Abilities:
Illusion casting, Superhuman strength, Magic, Shapeshifting
Equipment:
Scepter, Magic artifacts
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
6' 7"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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1st appearance of Loki, the Norse god of mischief

1st appearance of Balder, half-brother of Thor

1st appearance of Heimdall, guardian of Bifrost

1st appearance of Tyr, the Norse god of war

1st cameo appearance of Odin, the All-Father, seen from behind

3rd appearance of Thor

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1st full appearance of Odin

2nd appearance of Loki

2nd appearance of Balder

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3rd appearance of Loki

1st appearance of Valtrauta, a Valkyrie

1st appearance of Hildegarde, a Valkyrie

First mention of Odin's Valkyries

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1st appearance of Thor and Loki as children

Marvel ⋅ 1964

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1st appearance of Rick Jones as Bucky Barnes

Classic battle of the Avengers vs Enchantress, Loki, Skurge the Executioner and Baron Zemo

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Origin of Loki

First battle of Thor vs the Hulk

1st appearance of King Laufey of the Frost Giants, the biological father of Loki

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Origin of Loki

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Origin of Loki

2nd appearance of Absorbing Man

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Classic battle of the Hulk with green skin vs the Hulk with gray skin

1st appearance of Agamemnon, son of Loki and a mortal woman

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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1st cameo appearance of Loki as a female

Loki shapeshifts into Thor, a dragon and a monster

1st appearance of Hrinmeer the Flame, half elf and half fire demon

Polybagged with a trading card featuring The Flame

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1st appearance of Tess Black, the daughter of Loki

1st appearance of Morwen, an immortal sorceress of chaos

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Cover art by Adi Granov featuring Young Loki

Marvel ⋅ 2004

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First solo-titled Loki series

Marvel ⋅ 2008

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1st appearance of Loki as a female, reborn in Sif’s body

Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Origin of Loki limited series part 1

Loki #2

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Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Origin of Loki part 2

Loki #4

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Origin of Loki part 4

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Variant Venomized cover art by Stephanie Hans

1:20 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Variant cover art by Stephanie Hans

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014

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Variant cover art by Frank Cho

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1st appearance of Verity Willis, a friend and ally to Loki

Loki shape-shifts into a woman, previously he inhabited Sif's body

Design ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014

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Variant cover art by Jamie McKelvie

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014

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Variant cover art by Olivier Coipel

1:75 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014

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Variant cover art by Alex Ross

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1st team appearance of the Dark Council, an alliance of representatives from the 10 Realms with similar, nefarious interests: Malekith, Enchantress, Sindr, King Laufey, Loki, Dario Agger and King Ulik

1st team appearance of the Thunder Guard

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Cover art by Tradd Moore

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Variant cover art by Valerio Schiti

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Second printing, non-lenticular art of #381 lenticular variant

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Cameo appearance of Loki the Necro-God

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Loki becomes the All-Butcher, the Necrogod after taking possession of All-Black the Necrosword

The Necrosword is first introduced in Thor: God of Thunder #2

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Variant cover art by Rafael Albuquerque

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Variant cover art by David Yardin

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Second printing

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Second printing

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Thor #1

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Previews Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020

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Variant Funko Pop! edition

Distributed in the Loki Funko Pop! PX Previews box for FCBD 2020

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Thor #16

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Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Variant virgin cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

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1st appearance of Valkyrie 2099

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