Laufey (character)
Laufey | |
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Mark Morales and Laura Martín. | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan. 1965) |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
In-story information | |
Species | Frost Giant |
Place of origin | Jotunheim |
Team affiliations | Dark Council |
Notable aliases | The King of the Frost Giants |
Abilities |
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Laufey is a
Colm Feore portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor (2011).
Publication history
Laufey was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan. 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]
It was later retconned that Loki had been a child, rather than a baby, when Laufey was killed. The day before the battle, Loki had attempted to inform his father of an opportunity to stealthily kill Odin. Laufey struck Loki for calling him a coward.[3] The next day, after the fateful battle and Odin's claiming of Loki as a son, Laufey was left wounded, but alive. A version of Loki from the future, who had traveled back in time to alter events, proceeded to decapitate him, stating that Laufey would never strike him again. He also made Odin adopt him.[3]
Laufey's skull plays an important role in the first three issues of the renewed Thor series. Laufey's revitalized men attempt to reclaim his remains from a Roxxon facility owned by Minotaur.[4] Upon traveling to Jotunheim with Malekith the Accursed, Minotaur used the blood of the Light Elves that were killed as part of a spell to resurrect Laufey.[5]
As part of the "All-New, All-Different Marvel" event, Laufey appears as a member of the Dark Council alongside Malekith the Accursed, Minotaur, Ulik, and some unnamed Fire Demons.[6]
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Powers, abilities, and equipment
Like all Frost Giants, Laufey is cryokinetic, as well as possessing supernatural strength and durability, with an additional weakness to extreme heat. As a Frost Giant, he cannot be harmed by cold temperatures, thus making him immune to hypothermia.[12] He has been seen wielding many weapons, including a giant war club, sword, large axe, and the Casket of Ancient Winters.[13]
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.[14]
- An alternate universe version of Laufey makes a non-speaking appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series What If...? episode "What If... Thor Were an Only Child?".
Film
Laufey appears in the MCU film Thor, portrayed by Colm Feore.[15] This version previously came into conflict with Odin while seeking a new home for the Frost Giants, invading Earth in the process. Subsequently, Laufey was defeated and agreed to a truce with the Asgardians. In the present, Laufey breaks the truce and allies with Loki in an attempt to kill Odin, before being betrayed and killed by him.
Video games
- Laufey appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by John DiMaggio.[citation needed]
- Laufey appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers.[16]
- Laufey appears as a boss in Marvel Future Revolution.[17]
Merchandise
- A figure of Laufey was released in the Marvel Minimates line, based on the Thor film.
- A figure of Laufey was released in Hasbro's 3.75" Thor: The Mighty Avenger movie tie-in line.
See also
References
- ^ a b c Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan. 1965)
- ^ a b Thor vol. 2 #80 (Aug. 2004)
- ^ a b Thor vol. 3 #12 (Jan. 2009)
- ^ Thor vol. 4 #1-3 (2014). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor vol. 4 #8. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Mighty Thor vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ War of the Realms #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ War of the Realms #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ War of the Realms #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ War of the Realms #5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ War of the Realms #6. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Update '89 Vol 3 (September 1989)
- ^ The Mighty Thor Vol 1 #346 (August 1984)
- ^ "Laufey Voice - Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (TV Show) - Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved November 6, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Weintraub, Steve (2010-12-10). "Colm Feore On Set Interview THOR; The King of the Frost Giants Reveals All!". Collider. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2011-03-14.
- ^ "Characters | Asgard - secrets - LEGO Marvel's Avengers Game Guide & Walkthrough | gamepressure.com". Game Guides. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
- ^ ""Soon all of the realms will be frozen solid." Laufey issues a chilling warning to Omega Flight's heroes. #MARVELFutureRevolution". Marvel Future Revolution. Twitter. June 3, 2021.