Utgard-Loki (Marvel Comics)
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Utgard-Loki is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
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of Jotunheim, the traditional enemies of the Asgardian gods.
Utgard-Loki was first mentioned in Marvel continuity when Thor
told a group of children of a tale wherein he was bested in a contest by Utgard-Loki.
Utgard-Loki next appeared when he learned of Odin
's disappearance and planned to take this opportunity to conquer Asgard
. He began by invading Nornheim, and captured its ruler, the sorceress Karnilla
. Utgard-Loki used a magical dust to turn the other residents of Nornheim into stone, and forced Karnilla to work as a slave in his fortress. This action deprived Asgard of a potential ally, a first step in removing all of Asgard's allies and forcing the Asgardians to fight the Frost Giants on their own.
However, Karnilla's lover, Balder
the Brave came to rescue her. He melted Utgard-Loki's ice fortress, and reduced Utgard-Loki and the other giants to tiny size. Balder then rescued Karnilla and took her back to Nornheim, leaving the tiny giants in defeat.
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Fictional character biography
Utgard-Loki is the monarch of the Frost GiantsGiants (Marvel Comics)
There are different kinds of Giants in Marvel Comics. The most popular of the Giants are the Giants of Johunheim, fictional race of people based on the giants of actual Norse legends.-Giants of Jotunheim:...
of Jotunheim, the traditional enemies of the Asgardian gods.
Utgard-Loki was first mentioned in Marvel continuity when 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....
told a group of children of a tale wherein he was bested in a contest by Utgard-Loki.
Utgard-Loki next appeared when he learned of Odin
Odin (comics)
Odin is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #85 Odin is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #85 Odin is a...
's disappearance and planned to take this opportunity to conquer Asgard
Asgard (comics)
Asgard is a fictional realm within the Marvel Comics universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to the Asgardians and other beings of Norse mythology...
. He began by invading Nornheim, and captured its ruler, the sorceress Karnilla
Karnilla
Karnilla is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:Karnilla the Norn Queen is a sorceress and the Queen of Nornheim...
. Utgard-Loki used a magical dust to turn the other residents of Nornheim into stone, and forced Karnilla to work as a slave in his fortress. This action deprived Asgard of a potential ally, a first step in removing all of Asgard's allies and forcing the Asgardians to fight the Frost Giants on their own.
However, Karnilla's lover, Balder
Balder (comics)
Balder the Brave is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor-plotter Stan Lee and penciller Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Journey into Mystery #104 and is loosely based on the deity Baldr from Norse mythology.-Fictional character...
the Brave came to rescue her. He melted Utgard-Loki's ice fortress, and reduced Utgard-Loki and the other giants to tiny size. Balder then rescued Karnilla and took her back to Nornheim, leaving the tiny giants in defeat.
External links
- Utgard-Loki at Marvel Wiki