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Based on the fire giant [[Surtr]] from [[norse mythology]], '''Surtur''' is a [[fictional character]] |
Based on the fire giant [[Surtr]] from [[norse mythology]], '''Surtur''' is a [[fictional character]] that appears in [[comic books]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The character first appears in ''[[Journey Into Mystery]]'' #97 (Oct 1963) and was created by [[Stan Lee]] & [[Jack Kirby]]. |
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==Fictional character biography== |
==Fictional character biography== |
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Surtur is a fire demon native to the extradimensional plane of [[Muspelheim]], located on the continent of [[Asgard (Marvel Comics)|Asgard]], and is the mortal enemy of the Asgardian ruler [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]] and his son the Thunder God [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]. Surtur first battles Odin thousands of years ago, <ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' #97 (Oct 1963)</ref> and is eventually freed by Odin's adopted son [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]]. Together with the Storm Giant Skagg, Surtur invades Earth but the pair are defeated by Odin, Thor and fellow Asgardian [[Balder (Marvel Comics)|Balder]]. <ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' #104 (May 1964)</ref> The cult the [[Sons of Satannish]] briefly call Surtur - together with ice giant [[Ymir (comics)|Ymir]] - back to Earth, before being banished again by the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]; the [[Black Knight (Dane Whitman)|Black Knight]] and the sorcerer [[Doctor Strange]]. <ref>''Avengers''#61 (Feb. 1969)</ref> Surtur later invades Asgard, but is finally imprisoned by Thor. <ref>''Thor'' #176 - 177 (May - June 1970)</ref> |
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The character eventually reappears, wielding the huge magical blade Twilight, and leading a host of fire demons. Sending the army to Earth to draw away Asgard's legions, Surtur then storms Asgard itself, and defeats Thor and then Odin. Loki manages to deceive Surtur with illusions long enough for Odin to recover, and the two battle until falling into a dimensional rift. <ref>''Thor'' #349 - 353 (Nov. 1984 - Mar. 1985)</ref> After a long absence Odin returns to Asgard, and it is revealed that he absorbed Surtur's essence, which eventually possesses him. Surtur manages to recreate his physical form and destroys much of Asgard until Thor, wielding the Odin Power, banishes Surtur to the Sea of Eternal Night. <ref>''Thor'' #399 - 400 (Jan - Feb. 1989); #418 (Jun. 1990) & #425 (Oct. 1990)</ref> |
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Surtur reappears during the final [[Ragnarok]], and is allowed to storm Asgard by Thor as he attempts to break the endless cycle. <ref>''Thor'' vol. 2, #85 (Dec. 1984)</ref> The alien [[Beta Ray Bill]] briefly visits the ruins of Asgard after the battle, and sees Surtur's dead form falling from the sky, still clutching Twilight. <ref>''Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill'' #1 - 6 (2005)</ref> When Thor returns from a period of self-induced hibernation, Thor enters the Odinsleep and finds Odin in a limbo between life and death, where Surtur stored a portion of his essence to prevent himself from being killed forever. Odin and Surtur now battle and die every day, only to be reborn and repeat the cycle. <ref>''Thor'' #7 - 8 (March - April 2008)</ref> |
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==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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The character is a fire demon possessing godlike strength and durability, and can generate intense heat, flames or concussive force; levitate and is capable of inter-dimensional travel. Surtur also possesses the sword Twilight, which is capable of creating rifts in entire dimensions. |
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Surtur is an enormous fire demon, standing over 1,000 ft. in height. He possesses superhuman strength, stamina, and durability far surpassing that of Thor. He is possibly a being composed of "living" flame and can manipulate cosmic energy to generate intense heat, flames or concussive force, holding might deemed near-omnipotent. He can also manipulate cosmic energy for various effects, including levitation, molecular manipulation of himself, inter-dimensional teleportation, and immortality. He is vulnerable to intense cold, and can be imprisoned by certain magical spells or by other beings wielding cosmic energy powers equaling his own; Surtur's powers are usually shown to at least rival those of the All-Father's. Surtur is a master warrior and swordsman, and has a prehensile tail. He possesses an immeasurable intellect, and has vast knowledge of ancient and arcane wisdom. |
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Surtur possesses the giant sword Twilight, also known as the Sword of Doom, composed of an unknown metal. The sword is magic, capable of manipulating vast amounts of mystical energy, such as shattering dimensional barriers and inhibiting Odin's powers. Loki has temporarily tapped into the power of the sword to change Thor into a frog (Thor is normally resistant to this type of magical transformation) and making the Asgardian populace sick (Asgardians are normally immune to disease). Morgan Le Fay tapped into the power of the sword to reshape the entire planet Earth from modern day into a medieval world. When the sword is bonded with the Eternal Flame, its powers are further increased to an unknown level. |
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The Eternal Flame has an unknown connection to Surtur. When in its vicinity, Surtur claimed it increased his powers. It is unknown to what extent this power increase leads to. |
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==Other versions== |
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Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Journey Into Mystery #97 (Oct 1963) |
Created by | Stan Lee and Jack Kirby |
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Alter ego | Surtur |
Team affiliations | Loki, Ymir, Malekith the Accursed |
Abilities | Magical power Godlike strength & stamina Immortality Wields Twilight, Sword of Doom |
Based on the fire giant Surtr from norse mythology, Surtur is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey Into Mystery #97 (Oct 1963) and was created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby.
Fictional character biography
Surtur is a fire demon native to the extradimensional plane of Muspelheim, located on the continent of Asgard, and is the mortal enemy of the Asgardian ruler Odin and his son the Thunder God Thor. Surtur first battles Odin thousands of years ago, [1] and is eventually freed by Odin's adopted son Loki. Together with the Storm Giant Skagg, Surtur invades Earth but the pair are defeated by Odin, Thor and fellow Asgardian Balder. [2] The cult the Sons of Satannish briefly call Surtur - together with ice giant Ymir - back to Earth, before being banished again by the Avengers; the Black Knight and the sorcerer Doctor Strange. [3] Surtur later invades Asgard, but is finally imprisoned by Thor. [4]
The character eventually reappears, wielding the huge magical blade Twilight, and leading a host of fire demons. Sending the army to Earth to draw away Asgard's legions, Surtur then storms Asgard itself, and defeats Thor and then Odin. Loki manages to deceive Surtur with illusions long enough for Odin to recover, and the two battle until falling into a dimensional rift. [5] After a long absence Odin returns to Asgard, and it is revealed that he absorbed Surtur's essence, which eventually possesses him. Surtur manages to recreate his physical form and destroys much of Asgard until Thor, wielding the Odin Power, banishes Surtur to the Sea of Eternal Night. [6]
Surtur reappears during the final Ragnarok, and is allowed to storm Asgard by Thor as he attempts to break the endless cycle. [7] The alien Beta Ray Bill briefly visits the ruins of Asgard after the battle, and sees Surtur's dead form falling from the sky, still clutching Twilight. [8] When Thor returns from a period of self-induced hibernation, Thor enters the Odinsleep and finds Odin in a limbo between life and death, where Surtur stored a portion of his essence to prevent himself from being killed forever. Odin and Surtur now battle and die every day, only to be reborn and repeat the cycle. [9]
Powers and abilities
The character is a fire demon possessing godlike strength and durability, and can generate intense heat, flames or concussive force; levitate and is capable of inter-dimensional travel. Surtur also possesses the sword Twilight, which is capable of creating rifts in entire dimensions.
Other versions
Ultimates
Together with Ymir, Surtur briefly battles the Ultimates. [10]
Other media
Television
- Surtur appears in the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode titled "The Vengeance of Loki."
Video games
- Surtur has a cameo appearance in the game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006).
References
- ^ Journey Into Mystery #97 (Oct 1963)
- ^ Journey Into Mystery #104 (May 1964)
- ^ Avengers#61 (Feb. 1969)
- ^ Thor #176 - 177 (May - June 1970)
- ^ Thor #349 - 353 (Nov. 1984 - Mar. 1985)
- ^ Thor #399 - 400 (Jan - Feb. 1989); #418 (Jun. 1990) & #425 (Oct. 1990)
- ^ Thor vol. 2, #85 (Dec. 1984)
- ^ Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill #1 - 6 (2005)
- ^ Thor #7 - 8 (March - April 2008)
- ^ Ultimates vol. 2, #13 (May 2007)
External links
- Surtur at Marvel.com