Hogun

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Hogun
Publisher Marvel Comics First appearance Journey into Mystery #119 (August, 1965) Created by Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby (artist)
Characteristics Alter ego Hogun Affiliations Warriors Three, Asgard, Thor Corps Notable aliases Hogun the Grim Abilities Superhuman strength and durability slightly greater than that of the average Asgardian male. Besides being a weapons expert, he possesses the other attributes of the Asgardians as well.

Hogun the Grim is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. He is a charter member of the Warriors Three; a trio of Asgardian adventurers consisting of Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim, and Volstagg the Voluminous. They were members of the supporting cast in Marvel's Thor comics and usually provided comic relief and side-adventures.

He is primarily characterized by his brusque, taciturn, and often short-tempered demeanor; and he is often referred to as "Hogun the Grim." He is the brooding pessimist of the group, as opposed to Volstagg's irrepresible good humor and Fandral's brash heroism. In the recent "Blood Oath" mini-series, Hogun heroically endures the assaults of the Egyptian god, Thoth to shout three names at Thoth's temple to fufill their quest. He was also the only member of the group able to dominate the bloodthirsty spirit of Chulain's spear, and prevent a murderous rampage. He is a fiere and unrelenting warrior, and often the voice of reason for the Warriors Three.

In 2005 a mini-series was published centering around Thor and his allies in the Warriors Three, called Thor: Blood Oath. In it Thor and the Warriors Three are sent on a quest as penance for accidentally killing an enemy giant during a time of peace. Although they fail in their quest, through the use of each warrior's unique capabilities, the adventure eventually comes to a good end.

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Hogun is an excellent overall battlefield warrior. He is highly proficient in the use of all Asgardian weapons, and is a master of bludgeoning weapons, especially the mace. Like all Asgardians, Hogun's bone, skin and muscle are roughly 3 times denser than a typical human, giving him superhuman strength and an extremely high resistance to injury. He has also demonstrated skill in the area of battlefield medicine and healing arts, though he makes no claim of being a healer of any real proficiency.