Fenris Wolf (Marvel Comics)
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(February 2011). Art by Neil Edwards.
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|species=Giant wolf
|publisher=Marvel Comics
|debut=Journey into Mystery #114 (Mar 1965)
|creators=Stan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
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The Fenris Wolf is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, based on the wolf Fenrir from Norse mythology.
Fenris makes her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Thor: Ragnarok (2017). Alternate versions of Fenris appear in the animated series, What If... ? (2023).
Publication history
The Fenris Wolf first appeared in Marvel Comics in Journey into Mystery #114 (March 1965), and was adapted from Norse legends by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=129}}
The character subsequently appeared in Thor #276-278 (October–December 1978) and Thor (vol. 2) #80-83 (August–October 2004) and 85 (December 2004).
Fenris received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #4.
Fictional character biography
The Fenris Wolf is a creature of Asgardian origin, said to be the product of a union between Loki and the giantess Angrboda. The myths surrounding Fenris evolved into the story of Little Red Riding Hood, with the goddess Iduna confronting Fenris and banishing him to Varinheim while bringing golden apples to Odin.Journey Into Mystery #114 (March 1965)
Just like Norse mythology, Odin had the Dwarfs forge the chain Gleipnir, which they used to chain Fenris to a rock.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=August 2011}}
A giant offspring of Fenris, named Hoarfen, once battled the Hulk and his Pantheon allies.The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #409-410 (September-October 1993)
=True Ragnarok=
Loki later unchains Fenris to aid him, Ulik, and Hyrm in attacking Asgard, using weapons forged by Surtur. Ulik and Fenris attack Thor together, only for Thor to attack them using Mjolnir, creating a blast that removes Sif's arm. Hyrm joins up with Ulik and Fenris and manages to shatter Mjolnir.Thor (vol. 2) #80 (August 2004)
Fenris then attacks Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man when they are in Asgard. When Fenris is about to attack Thor, Captain America kicks Fenris in the stomach to reclaim his shield, then Thor defeats him, causing him to flee.Thor (vol. 2) #81 (August 2004)
Fenris assists in the attack on Vanaheim and faces Thor again in battle. Thor binds Fenris in chains and uses his body to knock down Durok to save Sif. With Durok slain, Fenris snaps his chains and fought Thor, only to be killed by Beta Ray Bill.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=October 2009}}
Fenris returned to life and swallowed Asgard's sun and moon assisting to bring about Ragnarok.Thor (vol. 2) #82-85 (December 2004 - March 2005)
Asgard reforms and re-establishes itself over the state of Oklahoma.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=August 2012}} Fenris escapes from his prison, a place deep in the dimensional 'Hells' and steals a technological device that would slaughter innocents, humans and gods alike. The Warriors Three defeat Fenris, after which he is imprisoned in an Asgardian courtyard.Warriors Three #1-4 (2010-2011)
In other media
=Marvel Cinematic Universe=
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File:Fenris in Thor Ragnarok.jpg in Thor: Ragnarok.]]
- Fenris appears in Thor: Ragnarok.{{Cite web |last=Vejvoda |first=Jim |date=July 23, 2016 |title=COMIC-CON 2016: Thor: Ragnarok Includes Surtur and Fenris |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/07/24/thor-ragnarok-includes-surtur-and-fenris |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160724052121/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/07/24/thor-ragnarok-includes-surtur-and-fenris |archive-date=July 24, 2016 |access-date=July 24, 2016 |publisher=IGN}}{{Cite web |last=Outlaw |first=Kofi |date=July 22, 2017 |title=Marvel's Fenris Wolf Revealed in Thor: Ragnarok Trailer |url=http://comicbook.com/2017/07/23/thor-ragnarok-fenris-wolf-marvel/ |access-date=July 24, 2017 |website=ComicBook.com}} This version is a female Asgardian wolf and Hela's pet who was previously killed millennia prior before being resurrected in the present.{{Cite web |last=Frei |first=Vincent |date=November 17, 2017 |title=Thor– Ragnarok: Alexis Wajsbrot, Kyle McCulloch & Jonathan Fawkner – VFX Supervisors – Framestore |url=http://www.artofvfx.com/thor-ragnarok-alexis-wajsbrot-kyle-mcculloch-jonathan-fawkner-vfx-supervisors-framestore/ |publisher=Art of VFX}} She later battles the Hulk and is tossed off Asgard into the void below.
- Alternate universe variants of Fenris appear in the second season of What If...?.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}
=Film=
Fenris appears in Thor: Tales of Asgard, voiced by Brian Drummond.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
=Television=
- Fenris appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, with vocal effects provided by Fred Tatasciore.{{Cite web |title=Fenris Voice - The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Avengers-Earths-Mightiest-Heroes/Fenris/ |access-date=November 4, 2023 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- Fenris appears in the Ultimate Spider-Man episode "The Avenging Spider-Man" as one of several Asgardian creatures controlled by Venom.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
- Fenris makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the Avengers Assemble episode "A Friend in Need".{{cn|date=December 2024}}
=Video games=
- An assortment of Fenris Wolves serve as enemies in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
- Fenris appears in Marvel Snap.{{Cite web |title=MARVEL SNAP - Dominate the Marvel Multiverse in High-Speed Card Battling Action |url=https://www.marvelsnap.com/home/newsdetail?id=7415247896284519174 |access-date=December 5, 2024 |website=www.marvelsnap.com}}
References
External links
- {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/fenriswolf.htm|Fenris Wolf}}
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