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| Frigga | |
|---|---|
 Frigga.Art by Greg Tocchini. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Journey into Mystery #92 (May 1963) |
| Created by | Stan Lee (Writer) Robert Bernstein (writer) Joe Sinnott (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Freyja Freyrdottir |
| Species | Asgardian |
| Place of origin | Asgard |
| Team affiliations | Asgard |
| Notable aliases | Frig Freyja Freya Fricka |
Frigga (sometimes called Freyja) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character appears in particular in those featuring the superhero Thor, who is Frigga's son. Based on both Frigg and Freyja of Norse mythology, she was created by writers Stan Lee and Robert Bernstein and artist Joe Sinnott, and first appeared in Journey into Mystery #92 (May 1963).
Rene Russo portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
Publication history
Frigga first appeared in Journey into Mystery #92 (May 1963), and was adapted from mythology by Stan Lee, Robert Bernstein and Joe Sinnott.
The character subsequently appeared in Thor Annual #10 (1982), Thor #344 (June 1984), Marvel Graphic Novel #15 - The Raven Banner (1985), Journey into Mystery #504-505 (Dec. 1996-Jan. 1997), #512-513 (Sept.–Oct. 1997), Thor #26 (Aug. 2000), Loki #3 (Jan. 2004), and Thor: Son of Asgard #7&9 (Aug. 2004-Oct. 2004).
Frigga appeared as part of the "Asgardians" entry in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1.
Fictional character biography
An Asgardian, she is both Queen of Asgard, and the Asgardian gods, the wife of Odin, the step-mother of Thor, the biological mother of Balder, and the adoptive mother of Loki. She is also sometimes described to be a Vanir goddess, as opposed to her husband, who is of the Aesir tribe. She is also the one responsible for casting the spells on Balder to protect him from mortal harm. When Surtur the fire demon threatens all the known realms, Frigga is assigned the guardianship of the children of Asgard. They retreat to a hostel deep in the wilderness of Asgard. Though Frigga does not know it, she is assisted in her guarding by Tiwaz, the great-grandfather of Thor. After Odin and Surtur disappear, Frigga organizes an 'Althing', where all of Asgard will choose a new ruler. The result is that Balder is chosen as the new ruler.
In addition, Frigga had supervised the location and training of the apprentices to the Celestials, the Young Gods. Because of the events of Ragnarok, Frigga is believed to have suffered the same fate as the rest of the Asgardians.
During the "War of the Realms" storyline, Frigga helps combat Malekith's invasion of the Nine Realms.
In other media
Television
- Frigga appears in The Super Hero Squad Show episode "Lo, How the Mighty Hath Abdicated!", voiced by Grey DeLisle.
- Frigga appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "Downgraded", voiced by Jennifer Hale. This version is the leader of the Vanir.
Film
Frigga appears in live-action films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by Rene Russo. This version is Thor's biological mother.
- Frigga is introduced in Thor (2011).
- Russo reprises her role in Thor: The Dark World (2013). Following Loki's imprisonment, Frigga shows sympathy to him by attempting to make his incarceration more hospitable. During the Dark Elves' raid on Asgard, Frigga is killed by Algrim while protecting Jane Foster, and is later given a Viking funeral.
- An alternate timeline variant of Frigga appears in Avengers: Endgame. Thor tries to warn her about her impending death, but she refuses to hear it, saying that she accepts her future and he should focus on fixing his.
- An alternate universe variant of Frigga appears in the What If...? episode "What If... Thor Were an Only Child?", voiced by Josette Eales.
Motion comics
- Frigga appears in Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers, voiced by Deborah Jane McKinley.
Video games
- Frigga appears in Marvel Snap.
References
- Thor vol. 5 #16 (Oct. 2019)
- Thor vol. 3 #10 (July 2008). Marvel Comics.
- The Mighty Thor #18
- Thor #341-348 (Mar.-Oct. 1984). Marvel Comics.
- Thor #364 (Sept. 1985). Marvel Comics.
- Thor vol. 2 #85 (Dec. 2004). Marvel Comics.
- Frigga is not specifically depicted during the battle in the comic. It is stated in the comic that the "Asgardians embraced a singular, inevitable death"
- War of the Realms #1. Marvel Comics.
- War of the Realms #2. Marvel Comics.
- War of the Realms #3. Marvel Comics.
- War of the Realms #4. Marvel Comics.
- War of the Realms #5. Marvel Comics.
- War of the Realms #6. Marvel Comics.
- "Freya Voice - Avengers Assemble (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 5, 2024. 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.
- Graser, Marc (December 16, 2009). "Rene Russo joins cast of Thor". Variety. Archived from the original on 2009-12-23. Retrieved December 17, 2009.
- Malkin, Marc (March 22, 2011). "Thor's Chris Hemsworth: "He's Huge," Gushes Costar". Eoline.com.
- Hood, Cooper (April 27, 2019). "Every Character In Avengers: Endgame". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- Russo, Anthony; Russo, Joe (Directors) (2019). Avengers: Endgame (Motion picture). Marvel Studios.
- ^ "Frigga Voices (Thor)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 5, 2024. 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.
- Chitwood, Adam (September 22, 2021). "Here's the Full Voice Cast for Marvel's What If…? Episode 7". TheWrap. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- "MARVEL SNAP - Dominate the Marvel Multiverse in High-Speed Card Battling Action". www.marvelsnap.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
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