Magni (character)
Magni | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Thor vol. 2 #68 (September 2003) |
Created by | created by Dan Jurgens |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Magni Thorson |
Species | Asgardian |
Notable aliases | God of strength |
Abilities |
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Magni is a fictional character appearing in
Publication History
Magni Thorson debuted in Thor vol. 2 #50 (August 2002) and was created by Dan Jurgens. The character is based on the Norse mythology deity Magni .[1]
Fictional character biography
Magni was born into a tumultuous New Asgard to
Magni grew up to be much like his father, both in personality and appearance (though his hair was red, unlike his father's blond). While Thor oversaw matters from New Asgard's throne, in fact, Magni often traveled through the kingdom helping humans in danger, much as Thor had done as a superhero. Although Magni loved his father dearly, he often disagreed with the way he allowed Loki to treat the humans under his rule. He still followed his father out of loyalty.
However, that began to change when Magni met and befriended
Afterwards Thialfi, who was already convinced that Thor and the
Magni went to see
Powers and abilities
Magni was an Asgardian whose incredibly dense body granted him a high resistance to injury. His Asgardian physiology granted him great stamina, quick reflexes, an extremely long life span, and immunity to all Earthly diseases, toxins, and some magic. Magni's position as the Norse god of strength granted him superhuman strength even greater than that of his father Thor (he effortlessly lifted and dropped a tower on Desak).
As prince of New Asgard and a warrior in its service, Magni received training in the Asgardian arts of war granting him a high degree of proficiency in armed and unarmed combat. After gaining Mjolnir, Magni received a portion of Thor's powers.
Weapons and equipment
Magni wore a suit of Asgardian armor similar to the one his father Thor wore during his early days as lord of Asgard. Magni occasionally used one of New Asgard's many winged horses for transportation.
Magni gained possession of his father's legendary hammer
Before gaining Mjolnir, Magni favored various types of axes in combat.
References
- ^ "Screenrant-Thor's Darkest Secret". 5 February 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "MurphyMultiverse-Every thorsdottir and Thorson from Marvel Comics explained". 11 July 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Thor vol. 2, #72-79