Mangog

The character first appeared in Thor #154 (July 1968) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=131}}

The character was based on the giants Gog and Magog, who would combine their bodies to become Gogmagog.{{cite journal |last1=Morrow |first1=John |title=The Jack Kirby Collector |date=November 1999 |issue=26 |page=23}}

The character was described in his debut as being the sum total of the hatred of "a billion billion beings" and the sole survivor of an alien species who attempted to invade Asgard before Odin stopped them.{{cite book |last1=Wells |first1=John |title=American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969 |date=2014 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=978-1605490557 |page=198}} Imprisoned beneath Asgard, Mangog is freed by the rock troll Ulik, in a failed bid to secure an ally against the gods.{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Sam |date=May 25, 2019 |title=Mangog: Why the Thor Villain is One of Marvel's Strongest Characters |url=https://www.cbr.com/mangog-why-the-thor-villain-is-strong/ |access-date=September 25, 2024 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=February 3, 2022 |title=Why Thor's Worst Enemy Is Another MCU Icon's Biggest Mistake |url=https://www.cbr.com/thor-god-of-hammers-odin-mistake/ |access-date=September 25, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}} Mangog storms Asgard, intent on obtaining the Odinsword to destroy the universe. Thor battles Mangog to a standstill, until Odin stops him by breaking the spell which had created Mangog as a living prison for his entire race.Thor #154-157 (July-Oct. 1968). Marvel Comics.

Mangog is later freed by Loki, but defeated after being drained of his power.Thor #195-198 (Jan. - April 1972). Marvel Comics. With the aid of the traitorous magician Igron, Mangog assumes the form of an imprisoned Odin, and intends to once again draw the Odinsword. After a series of skirmishes with Thor, the creature is defeated when Thor frees Odin.Thor #242 (Dec. 1975); 244 (Feb. 1975) 246-250 (April-Aug. 1976). Marvel Comics.

The character reappears twice in the second volume of Thor: as the servant of a clone of the Titan Thanos (destroyed by Thor)Thor vol. 2 #20-25 (Feb.-July 2000). Marvel Comics. and in a desolated Asgard during Ragnarok (dispelled by Thor with the Odinforce)Thor vol. 2 #84 (Nov. 2004). Marvel Comics. Mangog reappears in the Thunderstrike mini-series when accidentally summoned by a mystical generator, and is eventually defeated when cast into a distant star.Thunderstrike vol. 2 #5 (June 2011)

In The Mighty Thor, Mangog decimates Asgard until Jane Foster / Thor throws him into the sun.The Mighty Thor #700-705 (Feb. 2018). Marvel Comics. He later absorbs Mjolnir's power and becomes the God of Hammers before Thor fatally drains his energy.{{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Liam |date=January 26, 2022 |title=Marvel Just Completely Reinvented a Major Thor Villain |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-thor-reinvents-mangog/ |access-date=September 25, 2024 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}Thor (Vol. 6) #23 (March 2022). Marvel Comics.

Mangog possesses the strength, stamina, durability and endurance of a "billion billion beings",Thor #157 (Oct. 1968). Marvel Comics. and has the ability to manipulate magic for energy projection and shapeshifting.

Mangog appears to be indestructible, and has stated that he will always exist as long as there is hatred.{{Cite web |last=Donohoo |first=Timothy Blake |date=August 31, 2024 |title=10 Most Underrated Thor Villains |url=https://www.cbr.com/thor-best-overlooked-villains/ |access-date=September 25, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}}Thunderstrike vol. 2 #5. Marvel Comics. Mangog is also called "the Judgment of the Gods", drawing strength from every cruel act performed by the gods.The Mighty Thor #701 (Nov. 2017). Marvel Comics.

In an alternate reality depicted in Heroes Reborn, Mangog becomes All-Gog: Final All-Father, Destroyer of Asgard after destroying Asgard. He then joins the Masters of Doom before being petrified by Power Princess.Heroes Reborn vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.Heroes Reborn vol. 2 #6. Marvel Comics.

In an alternate universe, Mangog battles the Herald of Galactus, Silver Surfer.Marvel Fanfare #51 (June 1982). Marvel Comics.

Mangog attempts to take advantage of Odin's need for the Odinsleep but is stopped by Jane Foster, who has found Thor's hammer Mjolnir.What If? #10 (Aug. 1978). Marvel Comics.

An alternate universe variant of Mangog from Earth-1610 appears in Ultimate Spider-Man #150. This version is a spirit who requires a host to survive and was previously imprisoned in the Eye of Avalon.Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #150 (Jan. 2011). Marvel Comics.

Mangog appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "All-Father's Day", voiced by JB Blanc.{{cite web |title=Mangog Voices (Thor) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Thor/Mangog/ |access-date=February 27, 2024 |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.

• Mangog appears in Thor: God of Thunder, voiced simultaneously by Steve Blum, Robin Atkin Downes, Mitch Lewis, Lisa Moncure, and Mari Weiss. This version was previously created by Odin and bound in Scabrite chains to limit his destructiveness. However, he eventually escapes and empowers himself with the souls of the Vanir before Odin defeats him.
• Mangog appears in Thor: The Dark World - The Official Game, voiced by Chris Phillips and Marc Thompson.

Mangog appears in HeroClix as part of "The Mighty Thor" set.

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• {{Marvelwiki}}
• Mangog at marvel.wikia
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181210015826/http://www.immortalthor.net/bio-mangog.html Mangog] at immortalthor.net

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