Idunn (comics)
Encyclopedia
Idunn is a fictional character
appearing in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Universe
, based loosely on the Iðunn
of Norse myth
. Odin appointed Idunn Keeper of the Golden Apples, whose mystical properties retard the aging process of the Asgardians.
#114 (March 1965), and was adapted from mythology by Stan Lee
and Jack Kirby
.
The character subsequently appeared in Thor #294-295 (April-May 1980), 325-326 (November-December 1982), Marvel Fanfare #13 (March 1984), and Avengers: Domination Factor #3 (January 2000).
Idunn appeared as part of the "Asgardians" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
#1.
#13, Idunn is married to Bragi.
Idunn appears at Thor's funeral at the end of Fear Itself alongside Freyja and Gaea.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
appearing in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
, based loosely on the Iðunn
Iðunn
In Norse mythology, Iðunn is a goddess associated with apples and youth. Iðunn is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson...
of Norse myth
Norse mythology
Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving...
. Odin appointed Idunn Keeper of the Golden Apples, whose mystical properties retard the aging process of the Asgardians.
Publication history
Idunn first appeared in Journey Into MysteryJourney into Mystery
Journey into Mystery was an American comic book series published by Atlas Comics, and later its successor Marvel Comics. It featured horror, monster, and science fiction stories...
#114 (March 1965), and was adapted from mythology by Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
and Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
.
The character subsequently appeared in Thor #294-295 (April-May 1980), 325-326 (November-December 1982), Marvel Fanfare #13 (March 1984), and Avengers: Domination Factor #3 (January 2000).
Idunn appeared as part of the "Asgardians" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#1.
Fictional character biography
According to Marvel FanfareMarvel Fanfare
Marvel Fanfare is the title of two comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Both versions of Marvel Fanfare were anthology, showcase titles featuring a variety of characters from the Marvel universe.-Volume One:...
#13, Idunn is married to Bragi.
Idunn appears at Thor's funeral at the end of Fear Itself alongside Freyja and Gaea.