Frigga (character)

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Frigga
Frigga.
Art by Greg Tocchini.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #92 (May 1963)
Created byStan Lee (Writer)
Robert Bernstein (writer)
Joe Sinnott (artist)
In-story information
Full nameFreyja Freyrdottir
SpeciesAsgardian
Place of originAsgard
Team affiliationsAsgard
Notable aliasesFrig
Freyja
Freya
Fricka

Frigga (sometimes called Freyja[1]) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character appears in particular in those featuring the superhero Thor, who is Frigga's son. Based on both Frigg and Freyja of Norse mythology, she was created by writers Stan Lee and Robert Bernstein and artist Joe Sinnott, and first appeared in Journey into Mystery #92 (May 1963).

Rene Russo portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).

Publication history

Frigga first appeared in Journey into Mystery #92 (May 1963), and was adapted from mythology by Stan Lee, Robert Bernstein and Joe Sinnott.

The character subsequently appeared in Thor Annual #10 (1982), Thor #344 (June 1984), Marvel Graphic Novel #15 - The Raven Banner (1985), Journey into Mystery #504-505 (Dec. 1996-Jan. 1997), #512-513 (Sept.–Oct. 1997), Thor #26 (Aug. 2000), Loki #3 (Jan. 2004), and Thor: Son of Asgard #7&9 (Aug. 2004-Oct. 2004).

Frigga appeared as part of the "Asgardians" entry in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1.

Fictional character biography

An

spells on Balder to protect him from mortal harm. When Surtur the fire demon threatens all the known realms, Frigga is assigned the guardianship of the children of Asgard. They retreat to a hostel deep in the wintry wilderness of Asgard. Though Frigga does not know it, she is assisted in her guarding by Tiwaz, the great-grandfather of Thor.[3] After Odin and Surtur vanish at the end of the battle, Frigga organizes an 'Althing', where all of Asgard will choose a new ruler.[4] The result is that Balder is chosen as the new ruler.[volume & issue needed
]

In addition, Frigga had supervised the location and training of the apprentices to the

Young Gods.[volume & issue needed] Because of the events of Ragnarok, Frigga is believed to have suffered the same fate as the rest of the Asgardians.[5][6]

After Thor recreates Asgard and restores the Asgardians following Ragnarok, it is revealed that she is actually the mother of Balder.[7]

During the "

Venom symbiote is being tortured by Malekith, Thor is recuperating, and Laufey is at the ruins of the Statue of Liberty swatting fighter jets. Frigga is busy fighting off the endless hordes when Malekith throws the Venom symbiote as a spear at Frigga's stomach. Before he could kill her, Odin arrives in his new armor and buys time for Frigga to destroy the Black Bifrost Bridge where its blast seemingly kills them both while defeating Malekith's forces.[11] The two of them survived and are held captive by Malekith at Stonehenge.[12] Frigga states to Malekith that he should flee while he still can as Malekith plans to cause the death of Thor. Odin tells Frigga to pray to Thor.[13]

In other media

Rene Russo as Frigga in the Marvel Studios film, Thor.

Television

  • Frigga appears in The Super Hero Squad Show episode "Lo! How the Mighty Have Abdicated", voiced by Grey DeLisle.[citation needed]
  • Frigga in her Freya alias appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "Downgraded", voiced by Jennifer Hale.[14] This version was the leader of the Vanir of Vanaheim, who used a "Great Light" on top of their village to keep the Shadow Nixes at bay. While attempting to reignite it, she encountered Hawkeye and Falcon, who helped her do so and drive the Shadow Nixes away.

Film

Frigga appears in live-action films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by Rene Russo. This version is portrayed as Thor's biological mother.

  • Frigga is introduced in Thor (2011).[15]
  • Russo reprises her role in Thor: The Dark World (2013).[16] Following Loki's imprisonment, Frigga shows sympathy to him by attempting to make his incarceration more hospitable. During the Dark Elves' raid on Asgard, Frigga is killed by Algrim while protecting Jane Foster, and is later given a Viking funeral.
  • Frigga appears in an alternate timeline in Avengers: Endgame.[17] In an alternate 2013, Thor runs into Frigga in Asgard, who realizes her son has come from the future. Following a heart-to-heart talk, he tries to warn her about her impending death, but she refuses to hear it, saying she accepts her future and he should focus on fixing his.[18]

Motion comics

Frigga appears in the motion comic Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers, voiced by Deborah Jane McKinley.[19]

References

  1. ^ Thor vol. 5 #16 (Oct. 2019)
  2. ^ The Mighty Thor #18
  3. ^ Thor #341-348 (Mar.-Oct. 1984). Marvel Comics.
  4. ^ Thor #364 (Sept. 1985). Marvel Comics.
  5. ^ Thor vol. 2 #85 (Dec. 2004). Marvel Comics.
  6. ^ Frigga is not specifically depicted during the battle in the comic. It is stated in the comic that the "Asgardians embraced a singular, inevitable death"
  7. ^ Thor vol. 3 #10 (July 2008). Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ War of the Realms #1. Marvel Comics.
  9. ^ War of the Realms #2. Marvel Comics.
  10. ^ War of the Realms #3. Marvel Comics.
  11. ^ War of the Realms #4. Marvel Comics.
  12. ^ War of the Realms #5. Marvel Comics.
  13. ^ War of the Realms #6. Marvel Comics.
  14. ^ "Downgraded". Avengers Assemble. Season 2. Episode 11. February 15, 2015. Disney XD.
  15. ^ Graser, Marc (2009-12-16). "Rene Russo joins cast of 'Thor'". Variety. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  16. ^ "Thor's Chris Hemsworth: "He's Huge," Gushes Costar". 22 March 2011.
  17. ^ Hood, Cooper (April 27, 2019). "Every Character In Avengers: Endgame". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  18. ^ Russo, Anthony; Russo, Joe (Directors) (2019). Avengers: Endgame (Motion picture). Marvel Studios.
  19. Marvel.com
    . 2011-03-11. Retrieved 2011-03-11.

External links

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