Asgard (Marvel Comics)

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This article is about a planetoid in a parallel dimension in the Marvel Comics' universe. For other uses, see Asgard (disambiguation).

Asgard is a planetoid existing in a alternate dimension within the mainstream Marvel Comics' universe, Earth-616. It is based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to six different races. Asgard features prominently in tales of Thor. In the comic books, Asgard is an asteroid-like world suspended in a "Sea of Space". Gravity radiates from somewhere underneath this asteroid. The top of this "asteroid" is flat like a table. If someone stepped off of this "table", they would fall off the "asteroid" and down through space until they reached the "gravity-generator". Asgard can only be reached from Earth by crossing Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge.

Contents 1 The Nine Worlds 1.1 Asgard 1.1.1 Valhalla 1.2 Vanaheim 1.3 Alfheim 1.4 Nidavellir 1.5 Midgard 1.6 Jotunheim 1.7 Svartalfheim 1.8 Hel 1.8.1 Niffleheim 1.9 Muspelheim 2 The Six Races 2.1 Asgardians 2.1.1 Known Asgardians 2.2 Giants 2.2.1 Known giants 2.3 Dwarves 2.4 Elves 2.5 Trolls 2.5.1 Known trolls 2.6 Demons 2.6.1 Known demons 2.7 Others 3 References 4 External links

[edit] The Nine Worlds

The Asgardian dimension contains several distinct areas which its inhabitants refer to as "The Nine Worlds".

[edit] Asgard

Asgard is the home of the Asgardians.

[edit] Valhalla

Valhalla is a realm of Asgard. It is also known as the land of the honored dead.

[edit] Vanaheim

Main article: Vanaheim

Vanaheim is the home of the Vanir who is the sister race of the Asgardians.

[edit] Alfheim

Main article: Alfheim

Alfheim is the home of the Light Elves.

[edit] Nidavellir

Main article: Nidavellir

Nidavellir is the home of the Dwarves.

[edit] Midgard

Main article: Earth

Midgard is more commonly known as Earth and is the home of the Humans.

[edit] Jotunheim

Main article: Jotunheim

Jotunheim is the home of the Giants.

[edit] Svartalfheim

Main article: Svartalfheim

Svartalfheim is the home of the Dark Elves.

[edit] Hel

Main article: Hel

Hel is the realm of the dead who are neither honored nor dishonored. It is ruled by Hela.

[edit] Niffleheim

Main article: Niffleheim

Niffleheim is the realm of the dishonored dead.

[edit] Muspelheim

Main article: Muspelheim

Muspelheim is the home of the Demons. It was ruled by Surtur before he disappeared.

[edit] The Six Races

[edit] Asgardians

Main article: Asgardians

The Asgardians live in Asgard and are the most human-looking and powerful of the races but are not, unlike the other races, believed to be native to Asgard.

[edit] Known Asgardians

• Amora (the Enchantress)
• Balder
• Fandral
• Frigga
• Frey
• Heimdall
• Hela
• Hermod
• Hoder
• Hogun
• Idunn
• Karnilla
• Loki
• Lorelei
• Odin
• Skurge (the Executioner)
• Sigyn
• Sif
• Thor
• Tyr
• Valkyrie
• Vidar
• Volla
• Volstagg

[edit] Giants

Main article: Giants

The Giants live in Jotunheim.

[edit] Known giants

• Ymir
• Utgard-Loki
• Skurge the Executioner

[edit] Dwarves

Main article: Dwarves

The Dwarves live in Nidavellir.

[edit] Elves

Main article: Elves

The Light Elves live in Alfheim and the Dark Elves live in Svartalfheim.

[edit] Trolls

Main article: Trolls

The Trolls live in scattered settlements throughout Asgard, Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and Jotunheim.

[edit] Known trolls

• Geirrodur
• Ulik

[edit] Demons

Main article: Demons

The Demons live in Muspelheim.

[edit] Known demons

• Surtur

[edit] Others

• Hrimhari

[edit] References

• Journey into Mystery #85 (Marvel Comics, October 1962)
• Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Deluxe Edition (Marvel Comics)
  • #1: Abomination to Bartoc's Brigade (August 1985): Asgard

[edit] External links

• Marvel Directory - Asgard