Balor (comics)
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Balor is a fictional character
in the Marvel Universe
.
, extra-dimensional beings from the dimension of Avalon
. Balor is 66 feet (20.1 m) tall (unlike most Fomor, who are human-sized), has pointed ears, goat-like legs, and three fingers on each hand.
Balor was the god of death, husband of Cethlann, son of Buarasainech, and was grandfather of the Celtic god Lugh. Lugh later killed him at the Second Battle of Magh Tuiredh. Balor, however, was returned to life.
In 12th century A.D., Balor and the Fomor battle Amergin
, with the heroic Black Knight
and the Avengers
in Avalon. Contact with the Evil Eye
magically transmutes Balor into pure energy, which is then absorbed by the Eye. His magical energy is then employed by the Black Knight to transmute his own stone body back to flesh.
In the 20th century on Earth, Balor is freed from the Evil Eye by Morgan le Fay
. He battles the Avengers-ally Doctor Strange
, the Black Knight, and Victoria Bentley. His body dissipates when the Black Knight destroys the Evil Eye.
Balor later aids Morgan le Fay and Mordred the Evil
in a plot to take over and reshape Earth.
Balor possessed enormous mystical power, which he projected through his single eye. This force can be used as a concussion blast, a heat ray, and as a teleportation beam.
Fictional character
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in the Marvel Universe
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Fictional character biography
Balor is a giant red-skinned, yellow-horned, one-eyed member of the FomorFomor (comics)
The Fomor are fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. They are loosely based on the Fomorians of Celtic mythology.The Fomor are a race of extra-dimensional beings...
, extra-dimensional beings from the dimension of Avalon
Otherworld (Marvel Comics)
Otherworld is a fictional dimension in the Marvel Comics Marvel Universe. It is more commonly known as, and based on, the mythical Avalon from Celtic and more specifically Welsh mythology....
. Balor is 66 feet (20.1 m) tall (unlike most Fomor, who are human-sized), has pointed ears, goat-like legs, and three fingers on each hand.
Balor was the god of death, husband of Cethlann, son of Buarasainech, and was grandfather of the Celtic god Lugh. Lugh later killed him at the Second Battle of Magh Tuiredh. Balor, however, was returned to life.
In 12th century A.D., Balor and the Fomor battle Amergin
Amergin (comics)
Amergin is a fictional character adapted from legend by Marvel Comics, who has appeared in multiple Avengers comic books. Amergin is a powerful sorcerer with vast mystical abilities, made apparent as a god-like character much like the popular titles of Thor and Hercules...
, with the heroic Black Knight
Black Knight (Dane Whitman)
Dane Whitman is a fictional comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, the company's third person to bear the name Black Knight. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, he first appeared in The Avengers #47 Dane Whitman is a fictional comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics...
and the Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
in Avalon. Contact with the Evil Eye
Evil Eye of Avalon
The Evil Eye of Avalon is a fictional potent mystical magical artifact in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
magically transmutes Balor into pure energy, which is then absorbed by the Eye. His magical energy is then employed by the Black Knight to transmute his own stone body back to flesh.
In the 20th century on Earth, Balor is freed from the Evil Eye by Morgan le Fay
Morgan le Fay (Marvel Comics)
Morgan le Fay is a fictional character in the , based loosely on the Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend. In this version of the character, she is the half-faerie half-sister of the mythic Arthur. Her elven heritage granted her immortality, and she used this time to master the mystic arts. She...
. He battles the Avengers-ally Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
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, the Black Knight, and Victoria Bentley. His body dissipates when the Black Knight destroys the Evil Eye.
Balor later aids Morgan le Fay and Mordred the Evil
Mordred (comics)
Mordred the Evil is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. He is based loosely on the Mordred of Arthurian legend.-Fictional character biography:...
in a plot to take over and reshape Earth.
Powers and abilities
Balor's physical might has been augmented by magic. He has superhuman strength, stamina, and durability. He also has extensive experience in brawling and warfare and is an accomplished warrior.Balor possessed enormous mystical power, which he projected through his single eye. This force can be used as a concussion blast, a heat ray, and as a teleportation beam.