Surtur (comics)
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Surtur is a fictional demon that appears in the Marvel Universe. The character is based on the fire giant Surtr from norse mythology, and was created by Stan Lee.
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[edit] Fictional character biography
Surtur is native to the extradimensional plane of Asgard and is the mortal enemy of the Asgardian ruler Odin and his son Thor. Surtur and the ice demon Ymir are older, and therefore more powerful, immortals than Odin and Thor, who are always hard pressed to defeat them. [1]
The Asgardians' greatest battle against Surtur occurs during the creative run of Walt Simonson. Surtur begins by forging Twilight — a huge magical blade — and then sends his legions of fire demons to Earth, to draw Asgard's armies away from the city. Surtur then crosses Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge, and thinking Asgard unattended intends to destroy the city once and for all. Odin, Thor and his adopted brother Loki, however, make a last stand and eventually defeat Surtur - at the cost of Odin, who falls with his foe into a dimensional rift. [2] Surtur apparently dies once and for all during the final Ragnarok when Thor manages to break the cycle. [3]
The alien Beta Ray Bill briefly visits the ruins of Asgard after the final Ragnarok, and sees Surtur's massive form falling from the sky. Surtur is still clutching Twilight, although the sword is broken during Bill's battle with the demon Asteroth. [4]
[edit] Powers and abilities
The comic version of Surtur is depicted as an immense and malevolent being whose power is of apocalyptic proportions. Surtur possesses strength and durability surpassing that of Thor; the ability to generate intense heat, flames or concussive force; molecular manipulation; levitation and inter-dimensional travel. Surtur also possesses a monstrous sword called Twilight, capable of creating rifts in entire dimensions.
[edit] Other Media
Surtur appears in the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode titled "The Vengeance of Loki." After being teleported into his realm by Loki, Iceman is attacked by Surtur. He proved to be at a disadvantage against Surtur. Iceman was rescued by Surtur by Zerona the Ice Giant.
In Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, if the player finds Volla's ring, she will warn Odin of an attempt on his life orchestrated by Surtur.
[edit] References
- ^ Journey Into Mystery vol. 1, #104
- ^ Thor vol. 1, #349 - 353. Neither Odin or Surtur are seen again for almost 50 issues.
- ^ Thor vol. 1, #85
- ^ Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill #1 - 6 (2005)
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