Mogul of the Mystic Mountain
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Mogul of the Mystic Mountain is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
.
#137 (February 1967), and was created by Stan Lee
and Jack Kirby
.
The character subsequently appears in Thor #138-145 (March-October 1967), and #474 (May 1994).
Mogul long ago conquered the land that was home to Hogun
the Grim. Thousands perished in his coup and under his tyranny, as Mogul laid waste to the land. Hogun escaped with his fathers and brothers, who dedicated their lives to finding the Mystic Mountain, Mogul's home; Hogun's relatives perished seeking the Mountain.
When Hogun, alongside Thor
, Fandral
, and Volstagg
, saw Mogul's handiwork, Hogun challenged him. Mogul appeared, taunting them with his sorcerous powers, but was carried off to the Mystic Mountain by his Jinni Devil before the warriors could attack him.
As the warriors approached Zanadu, Mogul watched them through his magical crystal, and sent the Jinni to fight them. The Jinni was no match for the quartet of gods, who stormed Zanadu. As they fought their way through Mogul's defenses, Mogul prepared to infect Hogun's remaining countrymen with a horrible plague. Before he could release the plague, the heroes broke into his throne room, and the thief Alibar
cast a spell that unleashed a bolt of temporal force that destroyed Mogul.
Mogul had actually been trapped inside the Enchanted Rod of Wondrous Wizard Power, which Volstagg had forcibly obtained from Mogul's sister, Shezada. Alibar became the new ruler of the Mystic Mountain, but Shezada seduced Alibar and freed Mogul. Mogul retook Zanadu and threw Alibar in the dungeon. Hermod and Hogun tried to rescue Alibar, but were defeated and imprisoned as well. Hermod was able to escape, and returned to Asgard.
Mogul transported the Mystic Mountain to just outside the city of Asgard just as Hermod arrived to warn his allies. The Asgardians fought Mogul's minions, and Thor confronted Mogul. Mogul nearly overpowered Thor, but Thor held on against Mogul's magic blade long enough for Sif, Alibar, and Hogun to break into Mogul's throne room once again, and Alibar trapped Mogul inside a magic lamp. Thor was nearly trapped in the lamp himself, but was able to seal the lamp and trap Mogul permanently.
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Publication history
Mogul of the Mystic Mountain first appeared in ThorThor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
#137 (February 1967), and was created 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 appears in Thor #138-145 (March-October 1967), and #474 (May 1994).
Fictional character biography
Mogul of the Mystic Mountain is the evil ruler of Zanadu the Mystic Mountain in Skornheim, a land in the Asgardian dimension. Mogul commands a powerful "Jinni Devil" and other mystical beings.Mogul long ago conquered the land that was home to Hogun
Hogun
Hogun the Grim is a fictional character and a charter member of the Warriors Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers and supporting cast of Thor in the .Writer Stan Lee envisioned him as sharing several traits with characters played by actor Charles Bronson....
the Grim. Thousands perished in his coup and under his tyranny, as Mogul laid waste to the land. Hogun escaped with his fathers and brothers, who dedicated their lives to finding the Mystic Mountain, Mogul's home; Hogun's relatives perished seeking the Mountain.
When Hogun, alongside Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
, Fandral
Fandral
Fandral the Dashing is a Marvel Comics character and a charter member of the Warriors Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers consisting of Fandral, Hogun the Grim, and Volstagg the Valiant...
, and Volstagg
Volstagg
Volstagg is a fictional character, a charter member of the Warriors Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers and supporting cast of Thor in the . He is not taken from mythology but an original creation, modeled on Shakespeare's Falstaff in character and name....
, saw Mogul's handiwork, Hogun challenged him. Mogul appeared, taunting them with his sorcerous powers, but was carried off to the Mystic Mountain by his Jinni Devil before the warriors could attack him.
As the warriors approached Zanadu, Mogul watched them through his magical crystal, and sent the Jinni to fight them. The Jinni was no match for the quartet of gods, who stormed Zanadu. As they fought their way through Mogul's defenses, Mogul prepared to infect Hogun's remaining countrymen with a horrible plague. Before he could release the plague, the heroes broke into his throne room, and the thief Alibar
Alibar
Alibar is a fictional character that has appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. He exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. The character is a master thief who has clashed several times with Thor and the Warriors Three...
cast a spell that unleashed a bolt of temporal force that destroyed Mogul.
Mogul had actually been trapped inside the Enchanted Rod of Wondrous Wizard Power, which Volstagg had forcibly obtained from Mogul's sister, Shezada. Alibar became the new ruler of the Mystic Mountain, but Shezada seduced Alibar and freed Mogul. Mogul retook Zanadu and threw Alibar in the dungeon. Hermod and Hogun tried to rescue Alibar, but were defeated and imprisoned as well. Hermod was able to escape, and returned to Asgard.
Mogul transported the Mystic Mountain to just outside the city of Asgard just as Hermod arrived to warn his allies. The Asgardians fought Mogul's minions, and Thor confronted Mogul. Mogul nearly overpowered Thor, but Thor held on against Mogul's magic blade long enough for Sif, Alibar, and Hogun to break into Mogul's throne room once again, and Alibar trapped Mogul inside a magic lamp. Thor was nearly trapped in the lamp himself, but was able to seal the lamp and trap Mogul permanently.