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Laufey (character)

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Laufey (character)
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Laufey is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted usually as an enemy of the Asgardian king Odin, father of Thor. He is the King of the Frost Giants, the biological father of Thor's adopted brother and archenemy, Loki. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Journey into Mystery #112 (January 1965), and was based on the goddess of the same name.

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Colm Feore portrays Laufey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor (2011).

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Publication history

Laufey was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Journey into Mystery #112 (January 1965).

Fictional character biography

In the early days of the universe, Laufey ruled Jotunheim, realm of the Frost Giants. When his son Loki was born a runt, an ashamed Laufey ordered the baby hidden.[1]

After Odin invades Jotunheim and kills Laufey in battle, he discovers Loki and decides to adopt him.[1][2] It is later revealed that Laufey survived the battle and was killed by a time-traveling future Loki.[3]

In Thor (vol. 4), Minotaur and Malekith recover Laufey's skull and use Light Elf blood to resurrect him.[4][5]

In All-New, All-Different Marvel, Laufey joins the Dark Council alongside Malekith, Minotaur, Ulik, and the Fire Demons.[6]

In The War of the Realms, Laufey assists Malekith in invading the Nine Realms and eats Loki and the Casket of Ancient Winters. However, he is killed by Loki using Heimdall's sword Hofund.[7]

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Powers, abilities, and equipment

Like all Frost Giants, Laufey possesses immense physical abilities and the ability to manipulate ice. As a Frost Giant, he is immune to cold temperatures, but is vulnerable to extreme heat.[8] He has been seen wielding many weapons, including a giant war club, sword, an axe, and the Casket of Ancient Winters.[9]

Other versions

An alternate universe variant of Laufey from Earth-22260 appears in What If...? Thor #1. This version adopted Thor and raised him alongside Loki after killing Odin.[10]

In other media

Television

Laufey appears in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "Hulks on Ice", voiced by Enn Reitel.[11][12]

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Laufey as he appears in Thor.

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References

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