Mangog
Mangog | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Thor #154 (July 1968)[1] |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
In-story information | |
Partnerships | Thanos |
Notable aliases | Odin |
Abilities | Superhuman strength, stamina, durability and endurance Shapeshifting and energy projection via magic manipulation Immortality Self-resurrection Empathic ability to feed on the hatred of sentient beings Empowerment from the selfish acts of gods |
Mangog is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
The character first appeared in Thor #154 (July 1968) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[2]
Fictional character biography
The character was described in his debut as being the sum total of the hatred of "a billion billion beings" – an alien race that once attempted to invade
Mangog reappeared when freed by the god Loki, but was defeated when removed from the source of its power.[5] With the aid of the traitorous magician Igron, Mangog assumes the form of an imprisoned Odin, and intends to once again draw the Odinsword. After a series of skirmishes with Thor, the creature is defeated when Thor frees Odin.[6]
The character reappears twice in the second volume of Thor: as the servant of a clone of the Titan
Reappearing in The Mighty Thor, Mangog decimates Asgard until he was hurled by
Powers and abilities
Mangog possesses the strength, stamina, durability and endurance of a "billion billion beings",[11] and has the ability to manipulate magic for energy projection and shapeshifting.
The character appears to be indestructible, and has stated it will always exist so long as there is hatred.[12] Mangog is also called "the Judgment of the Gods", drawing strength from every cruel act performed by the gods.[13]
Other versions
Heroes Reborn
- In an alternate reality depicted in the 2021 Heroes Reborn miniseries, the Mangog became the All-Gog: Final All-Father, Destroyer of Asgard after devouring most of the Asgardians. Following this, he went on to destroy Asgard and join the Masters of Doom. While fighting Power Princess in the present, however, she uses one of her gauntlets to badly injure him before turning him into a statue.[14][15]
Marvel Fanfare
- In an Herald of Galactus, Silver Surfer.[16]
What If?
- Mangog attempts to take advantage of Odin's need for the Odinsleep but is stopped by
Ultimate Marvel
- In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Mangog is a spirit requiring a host form and battles Thor and Spider-Man.[18]
In other media
Television
- Mangog appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "All-Father's Day", voiced by JB Blanc.[19]
Video games
- Mangog appears in Thor: God of Thunder, voiced simultaneously by Steve Blum, Robin Atkin Downes, Mitch Lewis, Lisa Moncure, and Mari Weiss.[19] This version was previously created by Odin and bound in Scabrite chains to limit his destructiveness. However, he eventually escapes and empowers himself with the souls of the Vanir before Odin defeats him.
- Mangog appears in
Board games
- Mangog appears in HeroClix as part of "The Mighty Thor" set of collectible miniatures.
References
- ISBN 9780780809772.
- ISBN 978-1465455505.
- ISBN 978-1605490557.
- ^ Thor #154-157 (July-Oct. 1968). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor #195-198 (Jan. - April 1972). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor #242 (Dec. 1975); 244 (Feb. 1975) 246-250 (April-Aug. 1976). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #20-25 (Feb.-July 2000). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #84 (Nov. 2004). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thunderstrike vol. 2 #5 (June 2011)
- ^ The Mighty Thor #700-705 (Feb. 2018). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor #157 (Oct. 1968). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thunderstrike vol. 2 #5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Mighty Thor #701 (Nov. 2017). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Heroes Reborn vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Heroes Reborn vol. 2 #6. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Marvel Fanfare #51 (June 1982). Marvel Comics.
- ^ What If? #10 (Aug. 1978). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #150 (Jan. 2011). Marvel Comics.
- ^ a b c "Mangog Voices (Thor)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 27, 2024. 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.