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'''Odin''' is a ] that appears in ]s published by ]. The character is first mentioned in '']'' #85 (Oct. 1962), then first appears in ''Journey into Mystery'' #86 (Nov. 1962), and was adapted from the ] of Norse mythology by ] and ]. He is the father of ] and former king of ].
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'''Odin Borson, the All-Father''' is a fictional character appearing in ]s published by ]. First mentioned in '']'' #85 (Oct. 1962), the character first appears in ''Journey into Mystery'' #86 (Nov. 1962), and was adapted from the ] of Norse mythology by ] and ].<ref>{{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=261}}</ref> The character is depicted as the father of ] and, traditionally, as the king of ].


Sir ] portrays Odin in the 2011 superhero feature film, '']'', and reprised his role in the 2013 sequel, '']''. Sir ] portrayed ] in the ] (MCU) films '']'' (2011), '']'' (2013), and '']'' (2017).


==Publication history== ==Publication history==
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Although Odin was first mentioned in '']'' #85 (Oct. 1962), his first actual appearance was in '']'' #86 (November 1962). He was created for Marvel Comics by ] and ]. ].]]
Although Odin was first mentioned in '']'' #85 (Oct. 1962), his first actual appearance was in '']'' #86 (November 1962). He was created for ] by ] and ].


==Fictional character biography== ==Fictional character biography==
According to ], Odin is the son of Bor (father, one of the first ]) 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 ];<ref name="jim99">''Journey Into Mystery'' #99 (December 1963). Marvel Comics.</ref> later, Odin reveals that his brothers were killed by Surtur, but gave their power to Odin. Later Surtur was imprisoned inside the Earth.<ref name="thor349">''Thor'' #349 (November 1984). Marvel Comics.</ref> Odin thereafter became ruler of ], where he received the ] of ''All-Father'', and eventually fell in love with the elder goddess, Gaea, by whom he is the father of ]. After Thor's birth, Odin returns to Asgard, where his wife, ], acts as Thor's mother. Odin is also the adoptive father of ], a child of Giant ancestry whose father ] is killed by Odin in battle:<ref name="jim112">''Journey into Mystery'' #112 (January 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref> adopted in a deal with Bor's spirit, unaware of Bor's intention that the child would bring about Odin's downfall.<ref name="thorv378">''Thor'' vol. 3 #7–8 (May–June 2008). Marvel Comics.</ref> Despite Odin's intentions, Thor and Loki become bitter enemies. Odin also was the father of ] from Frigga.<ref name="thorv9">''Thor'' vol. 3 #9 (July 2008). Marvel Comics.</ref>
{{recentism|date=October 2011}}
Based on the god of the ] from ], Odin is the son of Bor (father, one of the first Asgardians) and Bestla (mother, a frost giantess). Bor and Bestla also have two other sons, Vili and Ve. He claims to have created humans as he felt the world was lonely. But his father was angry and created things to plague humanity. With the aid of his brothers, a young Odin battles and defeats the fire demon ].<ref name="jim99">''Journey Into Mystery'' #99 (December 1963)</ref> Many millennia later, Odin would reveal the origin of his powers and the eventual fate of his brothers; they were killed by Surtur, but gave their power to Odin. Later Surtur was imprisoned inside the Earth for centuries by Odin after forming an alliance with the trolls.<ref name="thor349">''Thor'' #349 (November 1984)</ref> Odin becomes ruler of ], and due to his vital link to the realm, came to be known by the ] of ''All-Father'', and eventually falls in love with ], in time becoming the father of the Thunder God ] as he wanted a son who would be strong on both Asgard and Earth. He creates a cave in Norway in which Gaea gives birth. He notices that Thor's eyes are those of Bor, and realizes one day 'the wheel will turn again'. He then returns to Asgard with Thor, where his wife, Frigga, acts as Thor's mother. Odin is also the adoptive father of ], a child of Giant blood whose father ] is killed by Odin in battle.<ref name="jim112">''Journey into Mystery'' #112 (January 1965)</ref> Odin adopted Loki as part of a deal with his father Bor's spirit so that Bor would stop haunting him for replacing him, unaware that Bor's intention was that the child would bring about his son's downfall.<ref name="thorv378">''Thor'' vol. 3, #7–8 (May – June 2008)</ref> Despite Odin's best intentions, his sons become bitter enemies, with the feuding often requiring Odin's mediation. Odin also was the father of Balder by the way of Frigga; thus, Balder is a half-brother to Thor.<ref name="thorv9">''Thor'' vol. 3, #9 (July 2008)</ref>


Thor's preoccupation with ] (the Asgardian term for Earth) is a constant annoyance for Odin who, as punishment, has taken Thor's powers on at least three occasions. Thor's acceptance of the sanctions, along with his willingness to atone for his transgressions, his continued noble intentions, and his bravery, eventually convince the All-Father to relent and thereby restore Thor's original powers and identity. Once, he saved Asgard by threatening to draw the Odinsword when Seidring stole the Odin Force, as Odin had briefly given it to him to strip Thor of half his power. But Seidring had refused to return it after depowering Thor and planned to rule Asgard.<ref name="jim101102">''Journey Into Mystery'' #101–102 (February – March 1964)</ref><ref name="thor126127">''Thor'' #126–127 (March – April 1966)</ref><ref name="thor145151">''Thor'' #145–151 (October 1967 – April 1968)</ref> Thor's preoccupation with ] (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.<ref name="jim101102">''Journey Into Mystery'' #101–102 (February – March 1964). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref name="thor126127">''Thor'' #126–127 (March–April 1966). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref name="thor145151">''Thor'' #145–151 (October 1967–April 1968). Marvel Comics.</ref>


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 ]);<ref name="jim104">''Journey Into Mystery'' #104 (May 1964)</ref> defeating the ] after he absorbs almost all of Asgard;<ref name="jim122123">''Journey Into Mystery'' #122–123 (November – December 1965)</ref> banishing the monster ];<ref name="thor157">''Thor'' #157 (October 1968)</ref> sacrificing his right eye to ] for the wisdom to stop ] (Twilight of the Gods);<ref name="thor274">''Thor'' #274 (August 1978)</ref> attempting to stop the ] in the armor of the ];<ref name="thor300301">''Thor'' #300–301 (October – November 1980)</ref> engaging inter-dimensional tyrant ] in a "cosmic chess" match as champions of ] and ] respectively,<ref name="thora9">''Thor Annual'' #9 (November 1981)</ref> and preventing Surtur from lighting the Sword of Doom.<ref name="thor353">''Thor'' #353 (March 1985)</ref> 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);<ref name="jim104">''Journey Into Mystery'' #104 (May 1964). Marvel Comics.</ref> defeating the ] after he absorbs almost all of Asgard;<ref name="jim122123">''Journey Into Mystery'' #122–123 (November–December 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref> banishing the monster ];<ref name="thor157">''Thor'' #157 (October 1968). Marvel Comics.</ref> sacrificing his right eye to ] for the wisdom to stop ] (Twilight of the Gods);<ref name="thor274">''Thor'' #274 (August 1978). Marvel Comics.</ref> attempting to stop the ] in the armor of the ];<ref name="thor300301">''Thor'' #300–301 (October – November 1980). Marvel Comics.</ref> engaging inter-dimensional tyrant ] in a "cosmic chess" match as champions of Master Order and ] respectively,<ref name="thora9">''Thor Annual'' #9 (November 1981). Marvel Comics.</ref> and preventing Surtur from lighting the Sword of Doom, Twilight.<ref name="thor353">''Thor'' #353 (March 1985). Marvel Comics.</ref>


Odin has also died three times in defense of Asgard. On the first occasion, Odin is killed by Mangog, although he is later revived by the goddess of Death ] to prevent Pluto from claiming him.<ref name="thor198201">''Thor'' #198–201 (April – July 1972)</ref> On the second occasion, the Celestials melt the Destroyer to slag, which at the time holds the life force of Odin and all Asgardians with the exception of Thor. Thor, however, collects a portion of godly energy from each pantheon and uses it to revive Odin, who in turn resurrects the Asgardians.<ref name="thor300301"/> Odin has also died three times in defense of Asgard. On the first occasion, Odin is killed by Mangog, and later revived by ].<ref name="thor198201">''Thor'' #198–201 (April–July 1972). Marvel Comics.</ref> 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.<ref name="thor300301"/>


The final occasion involves a massive battle against arch-foe Surtur on Earth, with Odin apparently dying once and for all, as the Odin Force—the source of Odin's power—migrates to his son, Thor.<ref name="thorv240">''Thor'' #40 vol. 2, (October 2001)</ref> 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: that he break the cycle.<ref name="thorv285">''Thor'' vol. 2, #85 (December 2004)</ref> 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.<ref name="thorv240">''Thor'' vol. 2 #40 (October 2001). Marvel Comics.</ref> 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.<ref name="thorv285">''Thor'' vol. 2 #85 (December 2004). Marvel Comics.</ref>


When Thor returns from hibernation in the void,<ref name="thorv31">''Thor'' vol. 3, #1 (Sept. 2007)</ref> he begins to find the lost Asgardians,<ref name="thorv335">''Thor'' vol. 3, #3-5 (November 2007– January 2008)</ref> and although successfully restoring them all, does not attempt to find his father. During the Odinsleep, Thor has a vision in which he discovers that on a subconscious level he does not do so as he wishes to be free of his father. Also during his Odinsleep, Thor does find Odin in a limbo between life and death, where every day he does battle with Surtur to prevent the demon from reentering the world. They each die in the battle, but are resurrected to battle again. 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 continue to lead the Asgardians, recognizing his son's ability to see a path beyond the path and cycle of Ragnarok that Odin lacks, while Odin continues to exist in a state he describes as approximating the Asgardian equivalent of ] in order to prevent Surtur from reentering the world.<ref name="thorv378"/> Loki assuages Doom's fears about Odin's potential wrath if the Asgardians were to move to Latveria, assuring him that "Old One-Eye is yesterday's god" and "a relic".<ref name="drtc">''Dark Reign: The Cabal'' #1 (June 2009)</ref> Later, it is Odin's absence from the Nine Worlds that led his revived father Bor to believe that he had been slain in combat with the Frost Giants, spurring him to wage battle against Thor, in which he is killed, leading to Thor's exile for killing someone who was officially the King.<ref name="thor600">''Thor'' #600 (April 2009)</ref> When Thor returns from hibernation in the void,<ref name="thorv31">''Thor'' vol. 3 #1 (Sept. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> he begins to find the lost Asgardians,<ref name="thorv335">''Thor'' vol. 3 #3-5 (November 2007–January 2008). Marvel Comics.</ref> but does not search for his father. During his Odinsleep, Thor finds Odin in a ] 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 ], to prevent Surtur from reentering the world.<ref name="thorv378"/> 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".<ref name="drtc">''Dark Reign: The Cabal'' #1 (June 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref> 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.<ref name="thor600">''Thor'' #600 (April 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>


During the '']'' storyline, ] sends the ] to steal Odin's spear from the Asgardian weaponry.<ref name="tb141">''Thunderbolts'' #141 (April 2010)</ref> Loki calls on Odin to return the ] to him so he can empower the heroes to defeat the Void.<ref name="siege4">''Siege'' #4 (June 2010)</ref> During the "]" storyline, ] sends the ] to steal Odin's spear ] from the Asgardian weaponry.<ref name="tb141">''Thunderbolts'' #141 (April 2010). Marvel Comics.</ref> Loki calls on Odin to return the ] to him so he can empower the heroes to defeat the Void.<ref name="siege4">''Siege'' #4 (June 2010). Marvel Comics.</ref>


Odin returns from the dead after Asgard is invaded by the World-Eaters.<ref name="thor618">''Thor'' #618 (February 2011)</ref> Odin returns from the dead after Asgard is invaded by the World-Eaters.<ref name="thor618">''Thor'' #618 (February 2011). Marvel Comics.</ref>


During the '']'' storyline, Odin senses the return of Serpent: God of Fear. After a brief monologue with ] the ], Odin commands his people to return to the Asgardian plane against the protests of ] (whom Odin has chained and forcefully dragged there against his will).<ref>{{Cite comic|writer=]|penciller=]|inker=Stuart Immonen|story=The Serpent|title=Fear Itself|volume=1|issue=1|date=June 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref> Odin builds up Asgard into a war engine with which he intends to raze Earth completely in order to destroy the Serpent. Thor (who is freed by Loki and joined by his loyal comrades) opposes Odin's plan to destroy the Earth, and convinces Odin to send him back there, but Odin tells him that he has only until the shadow of the Serpent falls upon the world tree before his plans to raze Earth become inevitable.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #3</ref> Iron Man travels to Broxton to the portal that leads to Asgard-space demanding an audience with Odin.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #4</ref> Iron Man asks Odin if he can use one of Asgard's workshops in order to make weapons to fight the Worthy.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #5</ref> After being convinced by Iron Man, Odin allows him to use the Workshops of Svartalfheim where he convinces the Dwarves there to help him with weapons that might help stop the Serpent before his shadow falls onto the World Tree.<ref>''Invincible Iron Man'' #506</ref> Captain America and the Avengers bring an unconscious Thor to Broxton so that they can have Odin heal Thor. As Odin tends to his son's wounds, he tries to convince Thor he should not suffer a conflict that is Odin's fault, but Thor continues to insist against destroying Earth to save Asgard. Odin prepares Thor by giving him the armor and helmet that he himself wore the last time he cast out the Serpent and slaughtered the billions stained by his sickness. He also gives Thor the Odinsword named Ragnarok (which was forged to end all things). Despite this, Odin gives Thor a final chance to avoid another battle with the Serpent asking him if he is a god or a man. Thor responds that he is a man, the one Odin raised him to be.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #6</ref> While Thor kills the Serpent at the cost of his own life, Odin frees those affected by the Hammers of the Worthy by summoning their hammers away from them. Odin returns to Asgard with the corpse of the Serpent sealing off Asgard from Hermod and a number of other Asgardians who are left on Earth.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #7</ref> During the "]" storyline, Odin senses the return of his elder brother, the fear god ]. After a brief monologue with ] the ], Odin commands his people to return to the Asgardian plane against the protests of ],<ref>{{Cite comic|writer=]|penciller=]|inker=Stuart Immonen|story=The Serpent|title=Fear Itself|volume=|issue=#1|date=June 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref> 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,<ref>''Fear Itself'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> and Iron Man travels to Asgard-space for an audience with Odin,<ref>''Fear Itself'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> wherein Iron Man asks Odin if he can use one of Asgard's workshops to make weapons,<ref>''Fear Itself'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> and Odin allows him to use the Workshops of Svartalfheim, to stop the Serpent before his shadow falls on the World Tree.<ref>''Invincible Iron Man'' #506. Marvel Comics.</ref> 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).<ref>''Fear Itself'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref> 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.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #7. Marvel Comics.</ref>


During the '']'' storyline, it is revealed to Thor through the eye of the murdered Uatu the Watcher that ] is the daughter of Odin and Frigga making her Thor and Loki's sister. She was "killed" as an infant during Asgard's war with the ] of the Tenth Realm. This crime resulted in Odin severing the tenth realm from the other nine as "punishment" for their attack.<ref>''Original Sin'' #5.1</ref> Odin was later freed from his self-exile by Loki as he is set to return to Asgardia.<ref>''Original Sin'' #5.4</ref> The fight between Thor and Angela is interrupted when Odin arrives and recognizes Angela as his daughter, and he reveals Angela's true lineage. Time ago, the Angel tasked to dispose of Aldrif's body found out the baby was alive and 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 due to her lineage. After leaving Heaven, Odin tells Thor, Loki, and Angela that he still loves his children.<ref>''Original Sin'' #5.5</ref> In the "]" storyline, it is revealed to Thor that ] 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".<ref>''Original Sin'' #5.1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Odin was later freed from his self-exile by Loki as he is set to return to Asgard.<ref>''Original Sin'' #5.4. Marvel Comics.</ref> 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.<ref>''Original Sin'' #5.5. Marvel Comics.</ref>


Angered that someone else is wielding ], Odin sends the ] after the new ], 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,<ref>''Thor'' vol. 3 #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> forcing Odin to stand down.<ref>''Thor'' vol. 3 #8. Marvel Comics.</ref>
==Genealogy==

{{Thor family tree}}
In '']'', 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.<ref>''Loki: Agent of Asgard'' #14. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In '']'', 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.<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' vol. 2 #1-2. Marvel Comics.</ref> Odin fought the female Thor when she interrupted Frigga's trial.<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' vol. 2 #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> 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.<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' vol. 2 #5-9. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In '']'', Odin reminisces with the ] about their previous love affair.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He is revealed to have been part of a past incarnation of the Avengers in 1,000,000 BC alongside ], ], ], ], Phoenix, and ].<ref>''Marvel Legacy'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

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

In '']'', ] attempts to kill Odin. However, he survives and appoints Thor as his successor.<ref>''War of the Realms'' #1 - #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>


==Powers and abilities== ==Powers and abilities==
As King of the Norse Gods, Odin possesses vast strength, stamina and durability far greater than a normal Asgardian, along with resistance to all Earthly diseases and toxins, incredible resistance to magic, and courtesy of the Golden Apples of ], 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 Odin Force—a powerful source of energy—for a number of purposes, including energy projection; creation of ]s and ]; ]; molecular manipulation, communicating telepathically with other Asgardians even if they be on Earth and he in Asgard,<ref name="jim89">''Journey into Mystery'' #89 (February 1963)</ref> hypnotizing humans;<ref name="jim104"/> channelling lightning to Earth from Asgard,<ref name="jim89"/> controlling the lifeforces of all Asgardians, and ]. The character has also used the Odinpower for greater feats such as transporting the entire human race to an alternate dimension;<ref name="jim104"/> stopping time;<ref name="jim104"/> pulling remains of distant planets towards Earth,<ref name="jim99"/> compressing the population of an entire planet into a single being, the ] and then recreating the race<ref name="thor154157">''Thor'' #154-157 (July – October 1968)</ref> and taking a soul away from the arch-demon ].<ref name="ts15">''Thunderstrike'' #15 (December 1994)</ref> The Odin Force extends Odin's power to a cosmic level,<ref name="JIM513">''Journey into Mystery'' 513 (October 1997)</ref> allowing him to engage entities such as ] on their own terms.{{issue|date=June 2012}} 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 ], 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 ]s and ]; ]; molecular manipulation, communicating telepathically with other Asgardians even if they are on Earth and he is in Asgard,<ref name="jim89">''Journey into Mystery'' #89 (February 1963)</ref> hypnotizing humans;<ref name="jim104"/> channelling lightning to Earth from Asgard,<ref name="jim89"/> controlling the lifeforces of all Asgardians, and ]. The character has also used the Odinforce for greater feats such as transporting the entire human race to an alternate dimension;<ref name="jim104"/> stopping time;<ref name="jim104"/> pulling the remains of distant planets down from outer space to crush his foes,<ref name="jim99"/> compressing the population of an entire planet into a single being, the ] and then recreating the race<ref name="thor154157">''Thor'' #154-157 (July–October 1968). Marvel Comics.</ref> and taking a soul away from the arch-demon ].<ref name="ts15">''Thunderstrike'' #15 (December 1994). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Odinforce makes Odin capable of destroying entire galaxies,<ref name="Infinity">''Thor'' #185-186 (February–May 1971). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref name="JIM513">''Journey into Mystery'' 513 (October 1997). Marvel Comics.</ref> allowing him to engage entities such as ] on their own terms.<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' #5 (October 2011). Marvel Comics.</ref> In some stories, Odin has been portrayed at a universal or even multiversal scale of power.<ref>''Thor'' Annual #9 (November 1981). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Thor'' #348 (October 1984) to #353 (March 1985). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''The Mighty Thor'' #21 (December 2012). Marvel Comics.</ref>


In battles against opponents of similar power, Odin carries the magical spear Gungnir ("The Spear of Heaven"), an artifact made of the metal ], that can be used to channel the Odin Force. Even without the Odin Force 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 wakened by potent spells, such as those of ] the Norn Queen.<ref name="jim118">''Journey Into Mystery'' #118 (July 1965)</ref> In battles against opponents of similar power, Odin carries the magical spear ] ("The Spear of Heaven"), an artifact made of the metal ], 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 ].<ref name="jim118">''Journey Into Mystery'' #118 (July 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref>


Odin is also a master tactician and schemer, and has prevented Ragnarok,<ref name="thor273278">''Thor'' #273-278 (July – December 1978)</ref> and planned for centuries for the coming of the ] Fourth Host.<ref name="thora7">''Thor'' Annual #7 (September 1978)</ref><ref name="thor283301">''Thor'' #283-301 (May 1979 – November 1980)</ref> The character also on occasion uses the eight-legged steed ''Sleipnirthe'' and the enchanted ship Skipbladnir, which can navigate the "sea of space" and be shrunk to the size of a toy. Odin is also a master tactician and schemer, and has prevented Ragnarok,<ref name="thor273278">''Thor'' #273-278 (July–December 1978). Marvel Comics.</ref> and planned for centuries for the coming of the ] Fourth Host.<ref name="thora7">''Thor'' Annual #7 (September 1978). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref name="thor283301">''Thor'' #283-301 (May 1979–November 1980). Marvel Comics.</ref> The character also on occasion uses the eight-legged steed ] and the enchanted ship ''Skipbladnir'', which can navigate the "sea of space" and shrink to the size of a toy.

==Reception==
* In 2020, '']'' ranked Odin 3rd in their "10 Marvel Gods With The Highest Kill Count" list.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


==Other versions== ==Other versions==
===Spider-Geddon===
In ]'s universe, Odin is the source of ]' powers.<ref>''Edge of Spider-Geddon'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>


===Ultimate Marvel=== ===Ultimate Marvel===
An alternate universe variant of Odin from Earth-1610 appears in the ] 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 ] as a spirit.<ref>''Ultimates'' #1-13. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''The Ultimates 2'' #1-13. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Ultimate Comics: Thor'' #1-4. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates'' #2-3. Marvel Comics.</ref>
In the ] imprint, Odin is referenced as far back as ] (mostly by ]),<ref>''Ultimates'' #1-13</ref> but the way the series is initially written leaves the reader unsure whether or not Odin or Asgard actually exist as Thor is portrayed as human with Norse God delusions and technology that gives him his Godlike powers. In the final issue of '']'', Thor proves his claims to be a genuine God by summoning an army of Asgardian warriors to help the Ultimates defeat Loki's army of monsters. Thor references Odin in his last conversation with Loki before he destroys him, sending him back to Odin. When the Ultimates begin to be financed by Tony Stark after their retirement from S.H.I.E.L.D., Thor informs that this is indeed the will of Odin.<ref>''The Ultimates 2''#1-13</ref>

In '']'', a prequel to ''The Ultimates'', Odin explains to Thor that he ''is'' Asgard, and when he dies Asgard will be destroyed with him. He also informs that the Norn Stones and Mjolnir are extensions of his own power. When Loki leads an army of Nazi Stormtroopers and Frost Giants to invade and destroy Asgard, Odin forces Loki into the Room With No Doors and is killed in the battle with Mammoth. Asgard disintegrates around him with Thor giving one last powerful strike at his enemies. In present day, leading up to ''The Ultimates'', Thor and Balder are reincarnated as mortals and Balder (reincarnated as the Ultimate version of Donald Blake) explains that the Gods are to be restored and Odin will return to rule Asgard again.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Thor'' #1-4</ref>

He is later killed in '']'' but unlike the tradition of Ultimate Marvel characters to remain deceased, Odin and the other Asgardians are still active (of sorts), as they appear to Thor in visions and act as a sixth sense for him. This is because Thor has "become ]".<ref>''Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates'' #2-3</ref>


==In other media== ==In other media==
===Television=== ===Television===
* Odin appears in ''The Mighty Thor'' segment of '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2">{{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.</ref>
* Odin appears in ''The Mighty Thor'' segment of the ] ] '']'' voiced by ].
* Odin appears in the '']'' episode "Dear Consumer", voiced by ].{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}
* Odin appears in '']'' episodes "Mental Organism Designed Only for Kissing", "Mother of Doom", "Support Your Local Skyfather", and "Lo, How the Mighty Hath Abdicated", voiced by ].
* Odin appears in '']'' episodes "Thor the Mighty", "A Day Unlike Any Other", "Acts of Vengeance", and "The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill", voiced by ]. * Odin appears in '']'', voiced by ].{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
* Odin appears in the '']'' episode "Field Trip". * Odin appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin appears in the '']'' episode "Planet Doom", voiced by ]. * Odin makes a non-speaking appearance in the '']'' episode "Field Trip".<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin appears in the '']'' episode "Days of Future Smash: Smashgard", voiced again by Frank Welker.<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin appears in '']'', voiced again by Frank Welker.<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin appears in the '']'' episode "Can You Believe in Loki", voiced by Bin Sasaki in Japanese and ] in the English dub.<ref name="btva2" />

===Film=== ===Film===
* Odin, based on the Ultimate Marvel incarnation, appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />
]'' featuring ] as Odin.]]
* Odin appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="btva2" />
* Odin is off-screen in the animated movie '']'', voiced by ].
* Odin appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin appears in the animated direct-to-video film '']'', voiced by French Tickner.<ref>{{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 |accessdate=September 8, 2010}}</ref>
* Odin, based on the MCU incarnation (see below), appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Odin appears in the animated direct-to-DVD movie '']'' voiced by ].
* ] plays Odin in the 2011 ] ] '']''.<ref name="Hopkins">{{Cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010609.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2562&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed|title=Anthony Hopkins cast in 'Thor'| author=Micheal Flemming|publisher='']''|date=30 October 2009|accessdate=2009-10-31}}</ref>
* Hopkins reprises his role in '']''.<ref name="thedarkworld">{{cite web |first=Mike |last=Fleming |date=2012-05-24 |title=Anthony Hopkins Up For ‘Red 2′ Villain; Can ‘Thor’ Sequel Dates Work? |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/anthony-hopkins-up-for-red-2-villain-can-thor-sequel-dates-work/ |work=] |accessdate=2012-05-24 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/67uKI51iR |archivedate=2012-05-24 |deadurl=no}}</ref>


===Video games=== ===Marvel Cinematic Universe===
]'' featuring Anthony Hopkins as Odin.]]
* Odin appears as a non-playable character in '']'' voiced by ].
{{See also|Odin (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}
* Odin appears in '']'' (based on the ]), voiced by ].
Odin appears in media set in the ] (MCU), portrayed by ].<ref name="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=]|date=30 October 2009|access-date=2009-10-31}}</ref> He first appears in the live-action film '']'' before making further appearances in the live-action films '']'' and '']''.<ref name="thedarkworld">{{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=] |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}}</ref><ref>{{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=]|date=May 20, 2016|access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref> Additionally, alternate timeline variants of Odin appear in the ] animated series '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin appears as a ] character in '']'', voiced by ].
* Odin appears as a non-playable character in ]'s game '']''.


===Motion comics=== ===Video games===
* Odin appears in the '']'' motion comic, voiced by ]. * Odin appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin, based on the MCU incarnation, appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />

* Odin appears as a ] character in '']'', voiced by ].{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}
===Toys===
* Odin appears as a playable character in '']'', voiced again by ].{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}
* Odin is the 16th special figurine in '']''.
* A figure of Odin as he appears in the film ''Thor'' was released in wave 39 of the ''Marvel ]'' line. * Odin appears as a non-playable character in '']''.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}
* The MCU incarnation of Odin appears in the ''Thor: The Dark World'' tie-in game, voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin in his classic attire was released in the ''Asgardian Smash'' 3-pack from the '']'' line, packaged with figures of Thor and ].
* Odin appears as a playable character in '']''.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}}
* 2 figures of Odin will be released in ]'s 3.75" '']'' movie tie-in line.
* Odin appears as an unlockable character in '']'', voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.<ref name="btva2" />
* ] will release a 12" figure of Odin as he appears in the film ''Thor''.
* Odin appears as a non-playable character (NPC) in '']'', voiced again by Dwight Schultz.<ref name="btva2" />
* Odin appears in '']''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


===Miscellaneous=== ===Miscellaneous===
* Odin appears in the '']'' episode "Dear Consumer" voiced by ]. Odin appears in '']'', voiced by Joe Teiger.<ref name="btva2" />


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Marvel Comics character This article is about the Marvel Comics character. For other uses, see Odin (disambiguation). Comics character
Odin
Odin as appeared on the cover of Journey Into Mystery #122 (November 1962).
Art by Jack Kirby.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #86 (November 1962)
Created by
In-story information
Full nameOdin Borson
SpeciesAsgardian
Team affiliations
Notable aliasesThe All-Father
Gagnraðr
Grímnir
Atum-Re
The Wanderer
Orrin
Infinity
Abilities

Odin Borson, the All-Father is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. First mentioned in Journey into Mystery #85 (Oct. 1962), the character first appears in Journey into Mystery #86 (Nov. 1962), and was adapted from the Odin of Norse mythology by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The character is depicted as the father of Thor and, traditionally, as the king of Asgard.

Sir Anthony Hopkins portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and Thor: Ragnarok (2017).

Publication history

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Odin featured on the cover of Thor #294
(April 1980). Art by Keith Pollard.

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.

Fictional character biography

According to Norse mythology, 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; later, Odin reveals that his brothers were killed by Surtur, but gave their power to Odin. Later Surtur was imprisoned inside the Earth. 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 King Laufey is killed by Odin in battle: adopted in a deal with Bor's spirit, unaware of Bor's intention that the child would bring about Odin's downfall. Despite Odin's intentions, Thor and Loki become bitter enemies. Odin also was the father of Balder from Frigga.

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.

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); defeating the Absorbing Man after he absorbs almost all of Asgard; banishing the monster Mangog; sacrificing his right eye to Mimir for the wisdom to stop Ragnarök (Twilight of the Gods); attempting to stop the Celestials in the armor of the Destroyer; engaging inter-dimensional tyrant Dormammu in a "cosmic chess" match as champions of Master Order and Lord Chaos respectively, and preventing Surtur from lighting the Sword of Doom, Twilight.

Odin has also died three times in defense of Asgard. On the first occasion, Odin is killed by Mangog, and later revived by Hela. 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. 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.

When Thor returns from hibernation in the void, he begins to find the lost Asgardians, 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". 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.

During the "Siege" storyline, Norman Osborn sends the Thunderbolts to steal Odin's spear Gungnir from the Asgardian weaponry. Loki calls on Odin to return the Norn Stones to him so he can empower the heroes to defeat the Void.

Odin returns from the dead after Asgard is invaded by the World-Eaters.

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, 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, and Iron Man travels to Asgard-space for an audience with Odin, wherein Iron Man asks Odin if he can use one of Asgard's workshops to make weapons, and Odin allows him to use the Workshops of Svartalfheim, to stop the Serpent before his shadow falls on the World Tree. 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. 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). 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.

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". Odin was later freed from his self-exile by Loki as he is set to return to Asgard. 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.

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, forcing Odin to stand down.

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.

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. Odin fought the female Thor when she interrupted Frigga's trial. 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.

In Generations, Odin reminisces with the Phoenix Force about their previous love affair. 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.

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

In The War of the Realms, Malekith attempts to kill Odin. However, he survives and appoints Thor as his successor.

Powers and abilities

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, 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 race and taking a soul away from the arch-demon Mephisto. The Odinforce makes Odin capable of destroying entire galaxies, allowing him to engage entities such as Galactus on their own terms. In some stories, Odin has been portrayed at a universal or even multiversal scale of power.

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.

Odin is also a master tactician and schemer, and has prevented Ragnarok, and planned for centuries for the coming of the Celestial Fourth Host. 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.

Reception

  • In 2020, CBR.com ranked Odin 3rd in their "10 Marvel Gods With The Highest Kill Count" list.

Other versions

Spider-Geddon

In Spider-Punk's universe, Odin is the source of Eric Masters' powers.

Ultimate Marvel

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.

In other media

Television

Film

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Character poster for the film Thor featuring Anthony Hopkins as Odin.
See also: Odin (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Odin appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. 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. Additionally, alternate timeline variants of Odin appear in the Disney+ animated series What If...?, voiced by Jeff Bergman.

Video games

Miscellaneous

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

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