Loki
Creation & Design
Loki was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, inspired by the Norse mythology figure of the same name. He was introduced as a villain in Thor's stories, showcasing his cunning and deceptive nature.Early Years
Loki's early appearances primarily focused on his rivalry with Thor and his attempts to conquer Asgard and Earth. His character was often portrayed as a schemer and manipulator, using his intelligence and magical abilities to create chaos.Character Development
Over the years, Loki has evolved from a one-dimensional villain to a complex anti-hero. His character development has been marked by themes of redemption, identity, and the struggle between his nature and his desires.Cultural Reception
Loki has been received positively by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and complexity. His portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has further popularized the character.Character Details
Real Name:
Loki Laufeyson
Aliases:
God of Mischief, God of Lies, The Trickster
Species:
Asgardian
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Thor, The Cabal, The Young Avengers
Abilities:
Illusion casting, Superhuman strength, Magic, Shapeshifting
Equipment:
Scepter, Magic artifacts
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
5' 7"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
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Journey Into Mystery #85
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Loki, the Norse god of mischief
1st appearance of Balder, half-brother of Thor
1st appearance of Heimdall, guardian of Bifrost
1st appearance of Tyr, the Norse god of war
1st cameo appearance of Odin, the All-Father, seen from behind
3rd appearance of Thor
1st appearance of Loki, the Norse god of mischief
1st appearance of Balder, half-brother of Thor
1st appearance of Heimdall, guardian of Bifrost
1st appearance of Tyr, the Norse god of war
1st cameo appearance of Odin, the All-Father, seen from behind
3rd appearance of Thor
Journey Into Mystery #88
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Odin
2nd appearance of Loki
2nd appearance of Balder
1st full appearance of Odin
2nd appearance of Loki
2nd appearance of Balder
Journey Into Mystery #91
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Loki
1st appearance of Valtrauta, a Valkyrie
1st appearance of Hildegarde, a Valkyrie
First mention of Odin's Valkyries
3rd appearance of Loki
1st appearance of Valtrauta, a Valkyrie
1st appearance of Hildegarde, a Valkyrie
First mention of Odin's Valkyries
Journey Into Mystery #100
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Thor and Loki as children
Avengers, The #7
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rick Jones as Bucky Barnes
Classic battle of the Avengers vs Enchantress, Loki, Skurge the Executioner and Baron Zemo
1st appearance of Rick Jones as Bucky Barnes
Classic battle of the Avengers vs Enchantress, Loki, Skurge the Executioner and Baron Zemo
Journey Into Mystery #112
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Origin of Loki
First battle of Thor vs the Hulk
1st appearance of King Laufey of the Frost Giants, the biological father of Loki
Origin of Loki
First battle of Thor vs the Hulk
1st appearance of King Laufey of the Frost Giants, the biological father of Loki
Journey Into Mystery #113
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Origin of Loki
Journey Into Mystery #115
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Loki
2nd appearance of Absorbing Man
Incredible Hulk #376
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Classic battle of the Hulk with green skin vs the Hulk with gray skin
1st appearance of Agamemnon, son of Loki and a mortal woman
Classic battle of the Hulk with green skin vs the Hulk with gray skin
1st appearance of Agamemnon, son of Loki and a mortal woman
Thor Annual #18
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Loki as a female
Loki shapeshifts into Thor, a dragon and a monster
1st appearance of Hrinmeer the Flame, half elf and half fire demon
Polybagged with a trading card featuring The Flame
1st cameo appearance of Loki as a female
Loki shapeshifts into Thor, a dragon and a monster
1st appearance of Hrinmeer the Flame, half elf and half fire demon
Polybagged with a trading card featuring The Flame
Amazing Spider-Man #503
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tess Black, the daughter of Loki
1st appearance of Morwen, an immortal sorceress of chaos
1st appearance of Tess Black, the daughter of Loki
1st appearance of Morwen, an immortal sorceress of chaos
Loki #1
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
First solo-titled Loki series
Thor #5
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 3
1st appearance of Loki as a female, reborn in Sif’s body
Loki #1
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 2
Origin of Loki limited series part 1
Loki #2
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Origin of Loki part 2
Loki #4
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Origin of Loki part 4
Variant Venomized cover art by Stephanie Hans
Variant cover art by Stephanie Hans
Variant cover art by Frank Cho
Loki: Agent of Asgard #2
Marvel
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2014
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Verity Willis, a friend and ally to Loki
Loki shape-shifts into a woman, previously he inhabited Sif's body
1st appearance of Verity Willis, a friend and ally to Loki
Loki shape-shifts into a woman, previously he inhabited Sif's body
Variant cover art by Jamie McKelvie
Variant cover art by Olivier Coipel
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
Mighty Thor #1
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 3
1st team appearance of the Dark Council, an alliance of representatives from the 10 Realms with similar, nefarious interests: Malekith, Enchantress, Sindr, King Laufey, Loki, Dario Agger and King Ulik
1st team appearance of the Thunder Guard
1st team appearance of the Dark Council, an alliance of representatives from the 10 Realms with similar, nefarious interests: Malekith, Enchantress, Sindr, King Laufey, Loki, Dario Agger and King Ulik
1st team appearance of the Thunder Guard
Vote Loki #1
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Tradd Moore
Variant cover art by Valerio Schiti
Second printing, non-lenticular art of #381 lenticular variant
Copies ordered by retailers: 862
Second printing, non-lenticular art of #381 lenticular variant
Copies ordered by retailers: 862
Mighty Thor: At The Gates of Valhalla #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Cameo appearance of Loki the Necro-God
Thor #6
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 5
Loki becomes the All-Butcher, the Necrogod after taking possession of All-Black the Necrosword
The Necrosword is first introduced in Thor: God of Thunder #2
Loki becomes the All-Butcher, the Necrogod after taking possession of All-Black the Necrosword
The Necrosword is first introduced in Thor: God of Thunder #2
Variant cover art by Rafael Albuquerque
Variant cover art by David Yardin
Second printing
Copies ordered by retailers: 908
Second printing
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,493
Variant Funko Pop! edition
Distributed in the Loki Funko Pop! PX Previews box for FCBD 2020
1 of 3 covers including one with gold title text and another with black title text
Variant Funko Pop! edition
Distributed in the Loki Funko Pop! PX Previews box for FCBD 2020
1 of 3 covers including one with gold title text and another with black title text
Variant virgin cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Spider-Man 2099: Exodus #2
Marvel
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2022
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Valkyrie 2099
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