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* Odin is off-screen in the animated movie ''[[Ultimate Avengers 2]]. ''He is voiced by [[Dwight Schultz]].
* 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.
* Odin appears in the video game ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]'' as a non-playable character. [[Doctor Doom]] targets him to harness his powers and imprisons him in Castle Doom. If the the player save Odin, he will aid Thor in battle against [[Thanos]]. If the player doesn't, he won't aid Thor in battle against Thanos.


== References ==
== References ==

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Odin
File:Thor-294.jpg
Odin featured on the cover of Thor vol. 1, #294
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney Into Mystery vol. 1, #85
Created byStan Lee and Jack Kirby
In-story information
Alter egoOdin Borson
Team affiliationsAsgard, Council of Godheads
Notable aliasesAll-Father
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, stamina, and durability
Energy projection
Matter manipulation
Teleportation
Extremely long-lived

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.

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]

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]

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]

Powers and abilities

Odin possesses all the conventional attributes of an Asgardian god. Odin possesses superhuman strength that, despite his advanced age, is much greater than that of most other Asgardians. Due to superior Asgardian physiology, Odin possesses superhuman stamina that allows him to physically exert himself for much longer periods of time than a human being. Odin's body is also highly resistant to physical injury. He is capable of withstanding great impact forces, temperature and pressure extremes, and powerful energy blasts without sustaining injury. However, it is possible to physically injure Odin. If injured, he is capable of recovering with superhuman levels of speed and efficiency. Like other Asgardians, Odin's physiology grants him immunity to all known diseases and greatly extends his lifespan. Although not immortal, Odin ages at a much slower rate than a human being.

Odin is capable of manipulating vast amounts of energy, referred to as the Odinforce, for a number of purposes. 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] and compressing the population of an entire planet into a single being, namely Mangog. [17] Odin is highly skilled in using his powers during combat situations, humbling powerful beings such as the Silver Surfer and Thanos in combat. [18]

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 the video game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance as a non-playable character. Doctor Doom targets him to harness his powers and imprisons him in Castle Doom. If the the player save Odin, he will aid Thor in battle against Thanos. If the player doesn't, he won't aid Thor in battle against Thanos.

References

  1. ^ Journey Into Mystery vol. 1, #99
  2. ^ Journey into Mystery vol. 1, #112
  3. ^ Examples include Journey Into Mystery vol. 1, #101 - 102; Thor vol. 1, #126 - 127, 145 - 151
  4. ^ Journey Into Mystery vol. 1, #104
  5. ^ Journey Into Mystery vol. 1 #122 - 123
  6. ^ Thor vol. 1, #157
  7. ^ Thor vol. 1, #274
  8. ^ Thor vol. 1, #300
  9. ^ Thor vol. 1, #353
  10. ^ Thor vol. 1, #198 - 201
  11. ^ Thor vol. 1, #300 - 301
  12. ^ Thor vol. 2, #40
  13. ^ Thor vol. 1, #85
  14. ^ Journey Into Mystery vol. 1, #104
  15. ^ Journey Into Mystery vol. 1 #122 - 123
  16. ^ Thor vol. 1, #338
  17. ^ In flashback in Thor vol. 1, #154 - 157
  18. ^ Thor vol. 1, #470 - 471
  19. ^ Thor vol. 1, #273 - 278
  20. ^ Thor vol. 1, #283 - 301 + Annual #7
  21. ^ First seen in Journey Into Mystery vol. 1, #118
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