Odin (Marvel Comics)#Powers and abilities

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Although Odin was first mentioned in Journey into Mystery #85 (Oct. 1962), his first actual appearance was in Journey into Mystery #86 (November 1962). He was created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Odin is the son of Bor (father, one of the first Asgardians) and Bestla (mother, a frost giantess), and the full brother of Vili and Ve. With the aid of his brothers, a young Odin defeats the fire demon Surtur;Journey Into Mystery #99 (December 1963). Marvel Comics. later, Odin reveals that his brothers were killed by Surtur, but gave their power to Odin. Later Surtur was imprisoned inside the Earth.Thor #349 (November 1984). Marvel Comics. Odin thereafter became ruler of Asgard, where he received the epithet of All-Father, and eventually fell in love with the elder goddess, Gaea, by whom he is the father of Thor. After Thor's birth, Odin returns to Asgard, where his wife, Frigga, acts as Thor's mother. Odin is also the adoptive father of Loki, a child of Giant ancestry whose father Laufey is killed by Odin in battle:Journey into Mystery #112 (January 1965). Marvel Comics. adopted in a deal with Bor's spirit, unaware of Bor's intention that the child would bring about Odin's downfall.Thor vol. 3 #7–8 (May–June 2008). Marvel Comics. Despite Odin's intentions, Thor and Loki become bitter enemies. Odin also was the father of Balder from Frigga.Thor vol. 3 #9 (July 2008). Marvel Comics.

Thor's preoccupation with Midgard (Earth) is a constant annoyance to Odin who, as punishment, has deprived Thor of his powers on at least three occasions. Each time, Thor's willingness to atone for his transgressions, his continued noble intentions, and his bravery, eventually convince Odin to restore his original powers and identity.Journey Into Mystery #101–102 (February – March 1964). Marvel Comics.Thor #126–127 (March–April 1966). Marvel Comics.Thor #145–151 (October 1967–April 1968). Marvel Comics.

As ruler and protector of the Asgardian people, Odin has been involved in a number of crises that have threatened Asgard and, on occasion, Earth. Notable examples included stopping Loki, the Storm Giant Skagg, and Surtur (with the aid of Thor and Balder);Journey Into Mystery #104 (May 1964). Marvel Comics. defeating Absorbing Man after he absorbs almost all of Asgard;Journey Into Mystery #122–123 (November–December 1965). Marvel Comics. banishing the monster Mangog;Thor #157 (October 1968). Marvel Comics. sacrificing his right eye to Mimir for the wisdom to stop Ragnarök (Twilight of the Gods);Thor #274 (August 1978). Marvel Comics. attempting to stop the Celestials in the armor of the Destroyer;Thor #300–301 (October – November 1980). Marvel Comics. engaging inter-dimensional tyrant Dormammu in a "cosmic chess" match as champions of Master Order and Lord Chaos respectively,Thor Annual #9 (November 1981). Marvel Comics. and preventing Surtur from lighting the Sword of Doom, Twilight.Thor #353 (March 1985). Marvel Comics.

Odin has also died three times in defense of Asgard. On the first occasion, Odin is killed by Mangog, and later revived by Hela.Thor #198–201 (April–July 1972). Marvel Comics. On the second occasion, the Celestials melt the Destroyer, and thus stifle all Asgardians except Thor, who collects a portion of energy from each pantheon and uses it to revive Odin, who in turn resurrects the Asgardians.

The final occasion involves a massive battle against Surtur on Earth, with Odin apparently dying once and for all, when the Odin Force—the source of Odin's power—migrates to his son, Thor.Thor vol. 2 #40 (October 2001). Marvel Comics. As Thor eventually destroys the Loom of Fates and stops Asgard from perpetuating Ragnarok—which ends the entire Norse pantheon and Asgard itself—Thor believes Odin may be dead permanently. The Odin Force appears to him in humanoid form and says that this was Odin's plan all along.Thor vol. 2 #85 (December 2004). Marvel Comics.

When Thor returns from hibernation in the void,Thor vol. 3 #1 (Sept. 2007). Marvel Comics. he begins to find the lost Asgardians,Thor vol. 3 #3-5 (November 2007–January 2008). Marvel Comics. but does not search for his father. During his Odinsleep, Thor finds Odin in a limbo wherein every day he does battle with Surtur. Odin declines Thor's offer of taking his place—noting that just Thor's offer has broken Bor's curse that he would be abandoned as Bor was—and states that Thor must lead the Asgardians, while Odin continues in a state approximating the Asgardian equivalent of heaven, to prevent Surtur from reentering the world. Loki assuages Doctor Doom's fears about Odin's potential wrath if the Asgardians move to Latveria, assuring him that "Old One-Eye is yesterday's god" and "a relic".Dark Reign: The Cabal #1 (June 2009). Marvel Comics. Later, Odin's absence from the Nine Worlds leads his revived father Bor to wage battle against Thor after Loki and Hela revive him. When Bor is killed, Loki and Balder have Thor exiled for regicide.Thor #600 (April 2009). Marvel Comics.

During the "Siege" storyline, Norman Osborn sends the Thunderbolts to steal Odin's spear Gungnir from the Asgardian weaponry.Thunderbolts #141 (April 2010). Marvel Comics. Loki calls on Odin to return the Norn Stones to him so he can empower the heroes to defeat the Void.Siege #4 (June 2010). Marvel Comics.

Odin returns from the dead after Asgard is invaded by the World-Eaters.Thor #618 (February 2011). Marvel Comics.

During the "Fear Itself" storyline, Odin senses the return of his elder brother, the fear god Cul. After a brief monologue with Uatu the Watcher, Odin commands his people to return to the Asgardian plane against the protests of Thor,{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|penciller=Stuart Immonen|inker=Stuart Immonen|story=The Serpent|title=Fear Itself|volume=|issue=#1|date=June 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}} and Asgard rebuilds into a war engine with which he intends to raze Earth completely, to destroy the Serpent. Thor convinces Odin to send him back to Earth instead,Fear Itself #3. Marvel Comics. and Iron Man travels to Asgard-space for an audience with Odin,Fear Itself #4. Marvel Comics. wherein Iron Man asks Odin if he can use one of Asgard's workshops to make weapons,Fear Itself #5. Marvel Comics. and Odin allows him to use the Workshops of Svartalfheim, to stop the Serpent before his shadow falls on the World Tree.Invincible Iron Man #506. Marvel Comics. Captain America and the Avengers bring an unconscious Thor to Broxton so that Odin can heal Thor. As he tends to his son, Odin confesses that he has always tried to prevent Thor's prophesied death by the Serpent, not to prevent Ragnarok, but because he loves his son and does not want to see him perish.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2016}} Odin prepares Thor by giving him the armor and helmet that he himself wore the last time he cast out the Serpent and gives Thor the Odinsword, named Ragnarok (which was forged to end all things).Fear Itself #6. Marvel Comics. While Thor kills the Serpent at the cost of his own life, Odin frees those affected by the Hammers of the Worthy, and returns to Asgard with the corpse of the Serpent sealing off Asgard from Hermod and a number of other Asgardians left on Earth.Fear Itself #7. Marvel Comics.

In the "Original Sin" storyline, it is revealed to Thor that Angela is the daughter of Odin and Frigga; "killed" as an infant during Asgard's war with the Angels of the Tenth Realm, whereupon Odin severed the tenth realm from the other nine as "punishment".Original Sin #5.1. Marvel Comics. Odin was later freed from his self-exile by Loki as he is set to return to Asgard.Original Sin #5.4. Marvel Comics. The fight between Thor and Angela is interrupted when Odin recognizes Angela as his daughter and reveals Angela's true history, wherein an Angel raised her as one of the Angels under the name of Angela. Due to her services for the Angels, the Queen pardoned Angela her life, but exiled her from Heaven for her lineage. After leaving Heaven, Odin tells Thor, Loki, and Angela that he still loves his children.Original Sin #5.5. Marvel Comics.

Angered that someone else is wielding Mjolnir, Odin sends the Destroyer after the new female Thor, appointing Cul Borson as his new 'Minister of Justice' to enforce his new decrees and operate the Destroyer, but Odinson and Freyja assemble an army of female superheroes to aid her,Thor vol. 4 #7. Marvel Comics. forcing Odin to stand down.Thor vol. 4 #8. Marvel Comics.

In Secret Wars, Odin dreams of the end of all existence in an event greater than Ragnarok. He additionally battles King Loki, an evil alternate timeline variant of Loki who threatens to destroy Asgard.Loki: Agent of Asgard #14. Marvel Comics.

In All-New, All-Different Marvel, Odin has become a tyrant ruling Asgard with an iron fist ever since Thor's disappearance. He makes use of the Thunder Guard and the Destroyer Armor to protect his kingdom and even went so far as to imprison Frigga and anyone who gets in his way. His reason for imprisoning Frigga is because she assisted the female Thor against the Destroyer.The Mighty Thor vol. 2 #1-2. Marvel Comics. Odin fought the female Thor when she interrupted Frigga's trial.The Mighty Thor vol. 2 #4. Marvel Comics. After the battle is halted when Loki used a poisoned dagger on Frigga, Odin took Frigga's body to his Odinsleep chamber where he placed some of his powers into her.The Mighty Thor vol. 2 #5-9. Marvel Comics.

In Generations, Odin reminisces with the Phoenix Force about their previous love affair.{{cite comic |writer=Aaron, Jason |artist=Asrar, Mahmud |colorist=Bellaire, Jordie |letterer=Sabino, Joe |editor=Moss, Wil |title=Generations: The Thunder |issue=#1 |date=August 2017 |publisher=Marvel Comics}} He is revealed to have been part of a past incarnation of the Avengers in 1,000,000 BC alongside Agamotto, Black Panther, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, Phoenix, and Star Brand.Marvel Legacy #1. Marvel Comics.

During the "Death of Thor" arc, Odin faces the return of Mangog and is unable to defeat it.Thor #703. Marvel Comics. Jane Foster sacrifices herself to stop Mangog before Odin and Thor resurrect her.Thor #705. Marvel Comics.Thor #706. Marvel Comics.

In The War of the Realms, Malekith attempts to kill Odin. However, he survives and appoints Thor as his successor.War of the Realms #1 - #6. Marvel Comics. In Thor (vol. 6), Odin sacrifices himself to give Thor his power and help him defeat Mangog.{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=February 19, 2022 |title=An MCU Icon Just Made the Ultimate Sacrifice – And It Changes Everything |url=https://www.cbr.com/mcu-icon-odin-ultimate-sacrifice/ |access-date=February 26, 2025 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

As King of the Norse Gods, Odin possesses vast strength, stamina and durability far greater than that of a normal Asgardian, along with resistance to all Earthly diseases and toxins, incredible resistance to magic and, as a courtesy of the Golden Apples of Idunn, a greatly extended lifespan. Odin has all the abilities of his son Thor, but to a much greater degree. Odin is capable of manipulating the Odinforce—a powerful source of energy—for a number of purposes, including energy projection; creation of illusions and force fields; levitation; molecular manipulation, communicating telepathically with other Asgardians even if they are on Earth and he is in Asgard,Journey into Mystery #89 (February 1963) hypnotizing humans; channelling lightning to Earth from Asgard, controlling the lifeforces of all Asgardians, and teleportation. The character has also used the Odinforce for greater feats such as transporting the entire human race to an alternate dimension; stopping time; pulling the remains of distant planets down from outer space to crush his foes, compressing the population of an entire planet into a single being, the Mangog and then recreating the raceThor #154-157 (July–October 1968). Marvel Comics. and taking a soul away from the arch-demon Mephisto.Thunderstrike #15 (December 1994). Marvel Comics. The Odinforce makes Odin capable of destroying entire galaxies,Thor #185-186 (February–May 1971). Marvel Comics.Journey into Mystery 513 (October 1997). Marvel Comics. allowing him to engage entities such as Galactus on their own terms.The Mighty Thor #5 (October 2011). Marvel Comics. In some stories, Odin has been portrayed at a universal or even multiversal scale of power.Thor Annual #9 (November 1981). Marvel Comics.Thor #348 (October 1984) to #353 (March 1985). Marvel Comics.The Mighty Thor #21 (December 2012). Marvel Comics.

In battles against opponents of similar power, Odin carries the magical spear Gungnir ("The Spear of Heaven"), an artifact made of the metal uru, that can be used to channel the Odinforce. Even without the Odinforce it can still match Thor's hammer in battle. Once a year, during the Asgardian winter, Odin must undertake the Odinsleep for 24 hours to regenerate (and is closely guarded as he is vulnerable during this period), although he can be weakened by potent spells, such as those of Karnilla.Journey Into Mystery #118 (July 1965). Marvel Comics.

Odin is also a master tactician and schemer, and has prevented Ragnarok,Thor #273-278 (July–December 1978). Marvel Comics. and planned for centuries for the coming of the Celestial Fourth Host.Thor Annual #7 (September 1978). Marvel Comics.Thor #283-301 (May 1979–November 1980). Marvel Comics. The character also on occasion uses the eight-legged steed Sleipnir and the enchanted ship Skipbladnir, which can navigate the "sea of space" and shrink to the size of a toy.

• In 2020, CBR.com ranked Odin 3rd in their "10 Marvel Gods With The Highest Kill Count" list.{{Cite web |last=England |first=Matthew |date=2020-06-28 |title=10 Marvel Gods With The Highest Kill Count, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-gods-most-kills/ |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}

In Spider-Punk's universe, Odin is the source of Eric Masters' powers.Edge of Spider-Geddon #1. Marvel Comics.

An alternate universe variant of Odin from Earth-1610 appears in the Ultimate Marvel universe. This version is the embodiment of Asgard and the source of power for Mjolnir and the Norn Stones. He is killed by the Children of Tomorrow, but returns to assist Thor as a spirit.Ultimates #1-13. Marvel Comics.The Ultimates 2 #1-13. Marvel Comics.Ultimate Comics: Thor #1-4. Marvel Comics.Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #2-3. Marvel Comics.

In the Ultimate Universe imprint, Odin is dead. His head is on a stave by Loki's throne, and his two Ravens have become Loki's property.The Ultimates Vol. 4 #6-12. Marvel Comics.

• Odin appears in The Mighty Thor segment of The Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by Len Carlson.{{cite web |title=Odin Voices (Thor) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Thor/Odin/ |access-date=December 15, 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.
• Odin appears in the Robot Chicken episode "Dear Consumer", voiced by Greg Grunberg.{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}
• Odin appears in The Super Hero Squad Show, voiced by Jess Harnell.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
• Odin appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, voiced by Clancy Brown.
• Odin makes a non-speaking appearance in the Ultimate Spider-Man episode "Field Trip".
• Odin appears in Avengers Assemble, voiced by Frank Welker.
• Odin appears in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "Days of Future Smash: Smashgard", voiced again by Frank Welker.
• Odin appears in Guardians of the Galaxy, voiced again by Frank Welker.
• Odin appears in the Marvel Future Avengers episode "Can You Believe in Loki", voiced by Bin Sasaki in Japanese and Fred Tatasciore in the English dub.

• Odin, based on the Ultimate Marvel incarnation, appears in Ultimate Avengers 2, voiced by Dwight Schultz.
• Odin appears in Hulk vs. Thor, voiced by French Tickner.{{Cite web |url=http://efilmcritic.com/review.php?movie=18391&reviewer=402 |title=Movie Review - Hulk Vs. |author=Mel Valentin |date=January 28, 2009 |publisher=efilmcritic.com |access-date=September 8, 2010 |archive-date=March 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321063633/http://efilmcritic.com/review.php?movie=18391 |url-status=dead}}
• Odin appears in Thor: Tales of Asgard, voiced by Christopher Britton.
• Odin, based on the MCU incarnation (see below), appears in The Good, the Bart, and the Loki, voiced by Maurice LaMarche.{{Cite web |last=Weiss |first=Josh |date=2021-07-06 |title=The Simpsons boss Al Jean on bringing the MCU to Springfield in new short 'The Good, The Bart, and the Loki' |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-simpsons-loki-short-al-jean-interview |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=SYFY Official Site |language=en-US}}

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{{See also|Odin (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}

Odin appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Anthony Hopkins.{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/anthony-hopkins-cast-in-thor-1118010609/|title=Anthony Hopkins cast in 'Thor'| author=Micheal Flemming|magazine=Variety|date=30 October 2009|access-date=2009-10-31}} He first appears in the live-action film Thor before making further appearances in the live-action films Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok.{{cite web |first=Mike |last=Fleming |date=2012-05-24 |title=Anthony Hopkins Up For 'Red 2' Villain; Can 'Thor' Sequel Dates Work? |url=https://www.deadline.com/2012/05/anthony-hopkins-up-for-red-2-villain-can-thor-sequel-dates-work/ |work=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=2012-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526015939/http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/anthony-hopkins-up-for-red-2-villain-can-thor-sequel-dates-work/ |archive-date=2012-05-26 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/movies/26203/marvel_studios_confirms_stellar_new_cast_members_of_the_highly_anticipated_thor_ragnarok|title=Marvel Studios Confirms Stellar New Cast Members of the Highly Anticipated 'Thor: Ragnarok'|last=Strom|first=Marc|work=Marvel.com|date=May 20, 2016|access-date=May 20, 2016}} Additionally, alternate timeline variants of Odin appear in the Disney+ animated series What If...?, voiced by Jeff Bergman.

• Odin appears in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, voiced by Peter Renaday.
• Odin, based on the MCU incarnation, appears in Thor: God of Thunder, voiced by Tom Kane.
• Odin appears as a DLC character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by John DiMaggio.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}
• Odin appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers, voiced again by Frank Welker.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}
• Odin appears as a non-playable character in Marvel: Avengers Alliance.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}
• The MCU incarnation of Odin appears in the Thor: The Dark World tie-in game, voiced by Scottie Ray.
• Odin appears as a playable character in Marvel Future Fight.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}}
• Odin appears as a playable character in Marvel Puzzle Quest.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-29 |title=Piecing Together Marvel Puzzle Quest: Odin (All-Father) |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/piecing-together-marvel-puzzle-quest-odin-all-father |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=Marvel Insider}}
• Odin appears as an unlockable character in Marvel Avengers Academy, voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.
• Odin appears as a non-playable character (NPC) in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, voiced again by Dwight Schultz.
• Odin appears in Marvel Snap.{{Cite web |title=Odin - Marvel Snap Card Database - marvelsnap.io |url=https://marvelsnap.io/card/odin-93 |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=MarvelSnap |language=en}}

Odin appears in Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers, voiced by Joe Teiger.

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