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Mangog

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Mangog
Mangog.jpg
Mangog on the cover of Thor #155 (Aug. 1968).
Art by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThor #154 (July 1968)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
PartnershipsThanos
Notable aliasesOdin
AbilitiesSuperhuman 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 fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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Fiction

Fiction

Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying individuals, events, or places that are imaginary, or in ways that are imaginary. Fictional portrayals are thus inconsistent with history, fact, or plausibility. In a traditional narrow sense, "fiction" refers to written narratives in prose – often referring specifically to novels, novellas, and short stories. More broadly, however, fiction encompasses imaginary narratives expressed in any medium, including not just writings but also live theatrical performances, films, television programs, radio dramas, comics, role-playing games, and video games.

Character (arts)

Character (arts)

In fiction, a character is a person or other being in a narrative. The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person, in which case the distinction of a "fictional" versus "real" character may be made. Derived from the Ancient Greek word χαρακτήρ, the English word dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones by Henry Fielding in 1749. From this, the sense of "a part played by an actor" developed. Character, particularly when enacted by an actor in the theatre or cinema, involves "the illusion of being a human person". In literature, characters guide readers through their stories, helping them to understand plots and ponder themes. Since the end of the 18th century, the phrase "in character" has been used to describe an effective impersonation by an actor. Since the 19th century, the art of creating characters, as practiced by actors or writers, has been called characterisation.

American comic book

American comic book

An American comic book is a thin periodical originating in the United States, on average 32 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of Action Comics, which included the debut of the superhero Superman. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of World War II. After the war, while superheroes were marginalized, the comic book industry rapidly expanded and genres such as horror, crime, science fiction and romance became popular. The 1950s saw a gradual decline, due to a shift away from print media in the wake of television & television shows and the impact of the Comics Code Authority. The late 1950s and the 1960s saw a superhero revival and superheroes remained the dominant character archetype throughout the late 20th century into the 21st century.

Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a division of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, Magazine Management/Atlas Comics in 1951 and its predecessor, Marvel Mystery Comics, the Marvel Comics title/name/brand was first used in June 1961.

Publication history

The character first appeared in Thor #154 (July 1968) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[1]

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 Asgard (thwarted by Odin, the ruler of Asgard and the Norse gods).[2] Imprisoned beneath Asgard, Mangog is freed by the rock troll Ulik, in a failed bid to secure an ally against the gods. Mangog storms Asgard, intent on drawing the Odinsword from its scabbard which will end the universe. Thor battles Mangog to a standstill, until Odin dissolves the creature by breaking the spell which had created Mangog as a living prison for his entire race.[3]

Mangog reappeared when freed by the god Loki, but was defeated when removed from the source of its power.[4] 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.[5]

The character reappears twice in the second volume of Thor: as the servant of a clone of the Titan Thanos (destroyed by Thor)[6] and in a desolated Asgard during Ragnarok (dispelled by Thor with the Odinforce)[7] Mangog reappears in the Thunderstrike mini-series when accidentally summoned by a mystical generator, and is eventually defeated when cast into a distant star.[8]

Reappearing in The Mighty Thor, Mangog decimates Asgard until he was hurled by Jane Foster (the new Thor) into the sun.[9]

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Asgard (comics)

Asgard (comics)

Asgard is a fictional realm and its capital city appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Based on the realm of the same name from Germanic mythology, Asgard is home to the Asgardians and other beings adapted from Norse mythology. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, the realm first appeared in Journey into Mystery #85. Asgard features prominently in stories that follow the Marvel Comics superhero Thor.

Norse mythology

Norse mythology

Norse, Nordic, or Scandinavian mythology is the body of myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Old Norse religion and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia, and into the Nordic folklore of the modern period. The northernmost extension of Germanic mythology and stemming from Proto-Germanic folklore, Norse mythology consists of tales of various deities, beings, and heroes derived from numerous sources from both before and after the pagan period, including medieval manuscripts, archaeological representations, and folk tradition. The source texts mention numerous gods such as the thunder-god Thor, the raven-flanked god Odin, the goddess Freyja, and numerous other deities.

Ulik

Ulik

Ulik is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He usually appears as an adversary of Thor. Ulik was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appears in Thor #137.

Loki (Marvel Comics)

Loki (Marvel Comics)

Loki Laufeyson is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Venus #6, although the characterization that has persisted to the modern day debuted in Journey into Mystery #85. The character, which is based on the Norse deity of the same name, is the Asgardian "God of Mischief," the adopted son of Odin and the adopted brother of the superhero Thor. Loki has been portrayed as both a supervillain and antihero.

Thanos

Thanos

Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in The Invincible Iron Man #55. An Eternal–Deviant warlord from the moon Titan, Thanos is regarded as one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. He has clashed with many heroes including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Fantastic Four, the Eternals, and the X-Men.

Powers and abilities

Mangog possesses the strength, stamina, durability and endurance of a "billion billion beings",[10] 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.[11] Mangog is also called "the Judgement of the Gods", drawing strength from every cruel act performed by the gods.[12]

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.[13][14]

Marvel Fanfare

What If?

  • Mangog attempts to take advantage of Odin's need for the Odinsleep but is stopped by Jane Foster, who has found Thor's hammer Mjolnir.[16]

Ultimate Marvel

  • In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Mangog is a spirit requiring a host form and battles Thor and Spider-Man.[17]

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Heroes Reborn (2021 comic)

Heroes Reborn (2021 comic)

"Heroes Reborn" is a 2021 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, consisting of a central miniseries written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Ed McGuinness, as well as a number of tie-in books. The storyline explores a Marvel Universe without the Avengers, though it is unrelated to the 1996–97 storyline of the same name. The plot involves a change in the timeline of the Marvel Universe, which results in a continuity in which the Squadron Supreme are Earth's mightiest heroes while the Avengers never came to be. However, the vampire slayer Blade is the only one aware of the change in history and works to uncover the mystery behind it. The crossover overall received mixed reviews with critics.

Masters of Evil

Masters of Evil

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Power Princess

Power Princess

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Silver Surfer

Silver Surfer

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Mjolnir (comics)

Mjolnir (comics)

Mjolnir, known more formally as Mjölnir is a fictional magical weapon appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as the principal weapon of the superhero Thor. Mjolnir, which first appears in Journey into Mystery #83, was created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and designed by artists Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.

Ultimate Marvel

Ultimate Marvel

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In other media

Television

Video games

Board games

  • Mangog appears in the superhero board game Heroclix in 2017 as part of "The Mighty Thor" set of collectible miniatures.

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Avengers Assemble (TV series)

Avengers Assemble (TV series)

Avengers Assemble is an American animated television series based on the fictional Marvel Comics superhero team known as the Avengers. Designed to capitalize on the success of the 2012 film The Avengers, the series premiered on Disney XD on May 26, 2013, as the successor to The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

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Thor: God of Thunder

Thor: God of Thunder

Thor: God of Thunder is an action hack and slash video game based on the Marvel Studios film Thor. The game was developed by Liquid Entertainment and co-written by Matt Fraction. Thor: God of Thunder marks Thor's first standalone appearance in a video game and features the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Jaimie Alexander, who reprise their roles from the film. The game was released in 2011 for Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360 and Nintendo 3DS. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game can be played in 3D on 3DTVs and on 2DTVs via TriOviz Inificolor 3D glasses. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were met with unfavorable reviews, while the Wii, DS, and 3DS versions were met with mixed reviews.

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Marc Thompson (voice actor)

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Source: "Mangog", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, January 24th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangog.

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Further Reading

Asgard (comics)

Balder the Brave

Odin (Marvel Comics)

Loki (Marvel Comics)

Enchantress (Marvel Comics)

Mjolnir (comics)

Heimdall (character)

Destroyer (Thor)

Volstagg

Fandral

Hogun

Sif (character)

Ymir (Marvel Comics)

Ulik

Surtur (character)

Frigga (character)

Jane Foster

Midgard Serpent (Marvel Comics)
References
  1. ^ Brevoort, Tom; DeFalco, Tom; Manning, Matthew K.; Sanderson, Peter; Wiacek, Win (2017). Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History. DK Publishing. p. 131. ISBN 978-1465455505.
  2. ^ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 198. ISBN 978-1605490557.
  3. ^ Thor #154-157 (July-Oct. 1968). Marvel Comics.
  4. ^ Thor #195-198 (Jan. - April 1972). Marvel Comics.
  5. ^ Thor #242 (Dec. 1975); 244 (Feb. 1975) 246-250 (April-Aug. 1976). Marvel Comics.
  6. ^ Thor vol. 2 #20-25 (Feb.-July 2000). Marvel Comics.
  7. ^ Thor vol. 2 #84 (Nov. 2004). Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ Thunderstrike vol. 2 #5 (June 2011)
  9. ^ The Mighty Thor #700-705 (Feb. 2018). Marvel Comics.
  10. ^ Thor #157 (Oct. 1968). Marvel Comics.
  11. ^ Thunderstrike vol. 2 #5. Marvel Comics.
  12. ^ The Mighty Thor #701 (Nov. 2017). Marvel Comics.
  13. ^ Heroes Reborn vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.
  14. ^ Heroes Reborn vol. 2 #6. Marvel Comics.
  15. ^ Marvel Fanfare #51 (June 1982). Marvel Comics.
  16. ^ What If? #10 (Aug. 1978). Marvel Comics.
  17. ^ Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #150 (Jan. 2011). Marvel Comics.
  18. ^ "Marvel's Avengers Assemble, "All-Father's Day"". IMDb. 23 Mar 2014. Retrieved 30 Mar 2014.
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