What character from Norse mythology led an invasion force of fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters in the main Marvel universe?
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Chitauri The Chitauri are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics, specifically in Ultimate Marvel. They were created by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch. They were created for the Ultimate universe franchise in place of the existing Marvel Comics alien species, the Skrulls, which play a similar role in the franchise's mainstream continuity. Later, Marvel would choose to distinguish between the Skrulls and Chitauri of the Ultimate universe. The species would later be adapted to other media, notably appearing in the 2012 film "The Avengers" as an invasion force led by Loki and even in the main Marvel universe.
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Loki (comics) Loki is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and often the enemy of Thor. He is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology. The character first appeared historically in "Venus" No. 6 (August 1949) and in modern-day in "Journey into Mystery" No. 85 (October 1962). The character was created by writer Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby. Though normally portrayed as a supervillain, he is sometimes depicted as an antihero.
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Lorelei (Mutate) Lorelei (Lani Ubana) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character's first appearance was in "X-Men #63".
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Doctor Druid Doctor Druid, also known as Doctor Droom and Druid, is a fictional character, a supernatural monster-hunter appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Arkon Arkon is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the warlord and ruler of the extra-dimensional world of Polemachus.
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Journey into Mystery Journey into Mystery is an American comic book series initially published by Atlas Comics, then by its successor, Marvel Comics. Initially a horror comics anthology, it segued to giant-monster and science fiction stories in the late 1950s. Beginning with issue #83 (cover dated Aug. 1962), it ran the superhero feature "The Mighty Thor", created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and artist Jack Kirby, and inspired by the mythological Norse thunder god. The series, which was renamed for its superhero star with issue #126 (March 1966), has been revived three times: in the 1970s as a horror anthology, and in the 1990s and 2010s with characters from Marvel's Thor mythos.
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Piranha (comics) Piranha is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.
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Evilhawk Evilhawk is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Reptyl Reptyl is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.
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Man-Beast The Man-Beast is a fictional character who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Dark Riders (comics) The Dark Riders, also known as the Riders of the Storm, are a team of fictional supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, and Whilce Portacio in "X-Factor" Volume 1 #65 (April 1991). The group is composed of mutants and Inhumans who are devoted to the philosophy of the survival of the fittest and serves the immortal mutant, Apocalypse.
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Bloodhawk Bloodhawk (Lemuel) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was featured in "X-Men 2099", one of the titles of Marvel's Marvel 2099 imprint. He sees himself as the lone protector of the desert he resides in, attacking all those he perceives as threats.
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Thor (Comico Comics) Thor is a fictional character in the Comico comic book series "Elementals". He was created by Bill Willingham and first appeared in "Elementals" #23 (Volume 1).
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Norse mythology in popular culture The Norse mythology, preserved in such ancient Icelandic texts as the Poetic Edda, the Prose Edda, and other lays and sagas, was little known outside Scandinavia until the 19th century. With the widespread publication of Norse myths and legends at this time, references to the Norse gods and heroes spread into European literary culture, especially in Scandinavia, Germany, and Britain. In the later 20th century, references to Norse mythology became common in science fiction and fantasy literature, role-playing games, and eventually other cultural products such as Japanese animation.
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Valkyrie In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (from Old Norse "valkyrja" "chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live. Selecting among half of those who die in battle (the other half go to the goddess Freyja's afterlife field Fólkvangr), the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, Valhalla, ruled over by the god Odin. There, the deceased warriors become einherjar (Old Norse "single (or once) fighters"). When the einherjar are not preparing for the events of Ragnarök, the valkyries bear them mead. Valkyries also appear as lovers of heroes and other mortals, where they are sometimes described as the daughters of royalty, sometimes accompanied by ravens and sometimes connected to swans or horses.
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Olympian Gods (DC Comics) The Olympian Gods are characters based upon Greek mythology who appear primarily in "Wonder Woman", "Captain Marvel" and "Aquaman" comics.
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Xavin Xavin is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics "Runaways". They are a Super-Skrull in training, created by author Brian K. Vaughan & artist Adrian Alphona, and debuted in "Runaways" vol. 2 #7. Although Alphona was the series' artist at the time, artist Takeshi Miyazawa first drew the character on print. Xavin had first appeared to the Runaways, taking on the form of a black male, but changed into a black female just for the sake of Karolina Dean, a lesbian whom they were to marry. Xavin is often seen as a male, simply to be "intimidating". Xavin, often called "Xav" for short, is known for their obtuse and warlike personality. They had originally found it hard to fit in with the Runaways due in part to their constant gender switching and unfamiliarity with Earth values and norms, though through proving their loyalty to the group, found acceptance. They are the child of the Skrull Prince De'zean.
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Norsefire Norsefire is the fictional fascist political party ruling the United Kingdom in Alan Moore and David Lloyd's "V for Vendetta" comic book series.
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Xemnu Xemnu the Titan, also known as Xemnu the Hulk, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Xemnu is an alien who has attempted to conquer the Earth several times.
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Goom Goom is a fictional character, an extraterrestrial appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Malekith the Accursed Malekith the Accursed is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is ruler of the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim, and has come into conflict with Thor. He once wielded the Casket of Ancient Winters.
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Shape (comics) Shape is a Marvel comics comic book character created by Mark Gruenwald.