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Creation & Design

Odin was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, inspired by the Norse god of the same name, and first appeared in the early 1960s as part of the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Initially depicted as a powerful and sometimes stern ruler of Asgard, Odin's character evolved to show a more complex personality, balancing his duties as a father and king.

Character Development

Over the years, Odin has evolved from a distant and authoritative figure to a more nuanced character, grappling with the consequences of his decisions and the legacy he leaves behind.

Cultural Reception

Odin has been well-received as a character in the Marvel Universe, often praised for his depth and complexity, particularly in relation to his son Thor.

Character Details

Real Name:
Odin Borson
First Appearance:
Journey Into Mystery #85
Aliases:
All-Father, King of Asgard, Father of Thor
Species:
Asgardian
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Asgardians, Thor
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Immortality, Magic, Telepathy
Equipment:
Gungnir, The Odinforce, Asgardian armor
Weight:
500lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
white

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Journey Into Mystery #85
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Journey Into Mystery #85
 
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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

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

3rd appearance of Thor

Journey Into Mystery #86
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Journey Into Mystery #86
 
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1st appearance of Tomorrow Man

1st full appearance of Odin, one panel in full armor

Journey Into Mystery #88
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Journey Into Mystery #88
 
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1st full appearance of Odin

2nd appearance of Loki

2nd appearance of Balder

Journey Into Mystery #97
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Journey Into Mystery #97
 
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Origin of Odin

1st appearance of Buri, grandfather of Odin

1st appearance of Bor, Father of Odin

1st cameo appearance of Surtur

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1st cameo appearance of Ymir

1st appearance of Vili and Ve, Odin's brothers

Journey Into Mystery #117
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Journey Into Mystery #117
 
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1st appearance of the Odinsword aka the Over Sword of Asgard, a giant sword that would signal the end of the universe if unsheathed

2nd appearance of Karnilla

Thor #292
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Thor #292
 
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1st appearance of the Eye of Odin

Thor #294
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Thor #294
 
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Origin of Odin and Asgard

1st full appearance of Magni and Modi, sons of Thor

1st appearance of Frey, Norse god of the harvest

Thor #300
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Thor #300
 
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Origin of Odin

Origin of Thor, revealed that Gaea is the mother of Thor

1st appearance of Yu Huang, the Jade Emperor

1st team appearance of the Council of God-Heads: Ammon Ra, Anu, Baiame, Buddha, Buluku, Itzamna, Izanagi, Manitou, Nuada, Okonorote, Ukko, Ulgen, Tezcatlipoca, Tomazooma, Vishnu, Viracocha, Zeus

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1st cameo appearance of Kiana aka Moonstalker

Thor #349
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Origin of the Odinforce, the combined power of Odin and his two deceased brothers, Vili and Ve

Thor: God of Thunder #25
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Thor: God of Thunder #25
 
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Variant cover art by R. M. Guera

Generations: The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor #1
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Generations: The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor #1
 
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Revealed that Odin and the Phoenix Force had been intimate, which led to a retcon that Gaia is not the mother of Thor in Avengers #42 (2021)

Avengers #12
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Avengers #12
 
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1st team appearance of the Agents of Wakanda: Black Panther, American Eagle, Fat Cobra, Dr. Nemesis, Ka-Zar and Zabu, Gorilla Man, Odin, Wasp, Okoye and Rosalind Solomon

1st cameo appearance of Shadow Colonel, later revealed to be Xarus

Blade joins the Avengers

Avengers #42
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Avengers #42
 
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Origin of Thor, the romantic relationship that transpired between Odin and the Phoenix Force

Thor #13
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Variant cover art by Nic Klein

Thor #24
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Thor #24
 
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750th anniversary issue, oversized 72-pages

Origin of Beta Ray Bill

Reveal that Odin’s lifeforce is housed in Mjolnir

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