Eitri (character)

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For the mythological figure this character is based on, see Eitri.
Eitri
Publication information
The New Mutants
Notable aliasesDwarf King
King Eitri
AbilitiesExpert weapons forger
Extended lifespan

Eitri is a fictional character appearing in

Svartalfheim and is the King of the Dwarves. He is a weapons forger and is notable for being the one who created Mjolnir for the Norse God Thor. Eitri has also occasionally aided the New Mutants
.

Peter Dinklage portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Avengers: Infinity War (2018).

Publication history

The character, created by writer Alan Zelenetz and artist Bob Hall, first appeared in Thor Annual #11 (November 1983). He continued to appear throughout the '80s in the pages of the New Mutants, starting with The New Mutants Special Edition from writer Chris Claremont and artist Arthur Adams.

Following a long absence, Eitri returned with additional details about the character in Thor vol. 2 #80 from Michael Avon Oeming, Daniel Berman and Andrea Di Vito.

Fictional character biography

Eitri ruled as king of the Dwarves of

Sif's golden hair, making her bald. Thor threatens him to replace her hair and meets with Eitri and Brokk, who — due to Loki being unable to pay them — give black hair as the replacement, which Thor and Sif do not seem to mind.[1] The loss of Sif's blonde hair is also detailed in a four-part series focusing on Loki's history.[2]

These stories were slightly

retconned, with it being explained that Eitri's creation of Mjolnir caused the extinction of dinosaurs. Eitri and his siblings, Brokk and Buri, took it upon themselves to get rid of the mold that created it so that it did not fall into the hands of Loki.[3] Another version revealed that Mjolnir was created alongside Sif's new hair which Eitri was able to make gold. It was through Loki's own doing that Mjolnir ended up with Thor and Sif's hair became black.[4] The story of the forging was later returned to its original version.[5]

Odin later visits Eitri to help in forging something for him. In return, Eitri asks that Odin send a female warrior to defeat a rogue dwarf named Throgg. Sif defeats him, and Eitri happily tells her that since Throgg has been bested by a woman, he and the dwarves can now leave peacefully and proceed to begin forging the hammer Stormbreaker for

Eric Masterson. To do this, Eitri creates Thunderstrike, a mace that evidently becomes Masterson's code name.[7]

Eitri and his dwarves became supporting characters of the

Cannonball encounters Eitri in a cave and rescues Eitri's family from Throff the Terrible, but Cannonball is severely injured in the process. For this, Eitri brings him into his home and allows him to heal there, and Eitri's daughter Kindra strikes up a flirtatious relationship with Cannonball. Not long after, Eitri aids Cannonball in fending off Magma, who is possessed by Dark Elves. After helping her, Loki arrives and threatens Eitri and his kingdom. In response, he uses his magic to help Cannonball and Magma find their friends.[8] Eitri gives Cannonball enchanted armor and a sword as well as a special hammer to give to Loki to expose him.[9]

The New Mutants returned to Asgard due to magical influence upon one of them. The dwarves initially mistook them for spies. However, Eitri freed the team and happily greeted Cannonball and his friends. They were soon attacked by the

uru metal by threatening the life of his daughter Kindra.[11] He comforts her by acknowledging the New Mutants' plan of action as well as his own in which the sword has "sown the seeds of Hela's destruction".[12] Eitri frees himself, Kindra and many of Asgard's warriors from prison and then reveals that he built a flaw in the sword. He has Kindra flee and then strikes the sword, allowing Cannonball to see the flaw and destroy it. Eitri's efforts, along with those of many other Asgardians and the New Mutants, save Odin from death.[13]

In the stirrings of Ragnarok, Eitri traveled with his kin, Brok and Buri, to dispose of the forge that made Mjolnir itself. Such a forge, still churning with energies, might be used by Loki to create yet more weapons. The attempt ended in disaster, killing all three dwarves.[14] The realms were later restored, putting Eitri in charge of his people yet again.[15]

When "The War of the Realms" came and brought all realms under the threat of Malekith, Eitri went to work in the forges, needed as all dwarves were.[16]

Powers and abilities

Eitri is an expert weaponsmith. He also has an extended lifespan.

Other versions

  • Eitri appears in an issue of
    Hela makes her move against Asgard and the dwarves rally on the side of the Asgardians, Eitri is killed in battle and Sam succeeds him as king of the dwarves.[17]
  • In
    Kurse. Stark later buried him in the forest.[18]

In other media

Television

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Eitri appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by Peter Dinklage.[23] This version is depicted at a giant's size.

References

  1. ^ Thor Annual #11 (November 1983). Marvel Comics.
  2. ^ Loki #2 (2004). Marvel Comics.
  3. ^ Thor vol. 2 #80 (August 2004). Marvel Comics.
  4. ^ Loki vol. 2 #1 (Feb. 2011). Marvel Comics.
  5. ^ Avengers Origins: Thor (2011). Marvel Comics.
  6. ^ Thor #339 (January 1984). Marvel Comics.
  7. ^ Thor #458-459 (1993). Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ The New Mutants: Special Edition #1 (1985). Marvel Comics.
  9. ^ The Uncanny X-Men Annual #9 (1985). Marvel Comics.
  10. ^ The New Mutants #79–80. Marvel Comics.
  11. ^ The New Mutants #82–83 (December 1989). Marvel Comics.
  12. ^ The New Mutants #84. Marvel Comics.
  13. ^ The New Mutants #85 (January 1990). Marvel Comics.
  14. ^ Thor vol. 2 #80. Marvel Comics.
  15. ^ Thor #1-3 (2007)
  16. ^ The Mighty Thor vol. 2 (2017)
  17. ^ What If? vol. 2 #12. Marvel Comics.
  18. ^ Infinity Wars: Iron Hammer #1. Marvel Comics.
  19. ^ Heuck, Vinton (director); Christopher Yost (writer) (June 19, 2011). "The Fall of Asgard". The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Season 1. Episode 25. Disney XD.
  20. ^ Montes, Sebastian (director); Christopher Yost (writer) (June 26, 2011). "A Day Unlike Any Other". The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Season 1. Episode 26. Disney XD.
  21. ^ Gordon, Steve (director); Michael Ryan (writer) (May 20, 2012). "The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill". The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Season 2. Episode 8. Disney XD.
  22. ^ Soto, Alex (director); Man of Action & Eugene Son (writer) (May 20, 2012). "Field Trip". Ultimate Spider-Man. Season 1. Episode 9. Disney XD.
  23. ^ Fletcher, Rosie (April 25, 2018). "Here's who Peter Dinklage plays in Avengers: Infinity War". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  24. ^ Miller, Leon (June 30, 2022). "Thor: Love and Thunder Star Confirms Two Major Marvel Characters Were Cut". CBR. Retrieved July 4, 2022.

External links

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