Thor, however, experienced a vision of Odin offering up his wisdom. Hela successfully massacres the Valkyries, Hela proceeded to use her Necroswords to slice down the Valkyrie as they charged towards her, quickly proving herself to still be vastly more powerful than the entire army of the elite warriors. Hela killed Thor, but he was restored to life by the sacrifice to the Silent One. [29], Hela was later forced to join a conspiracy of Loki and Tyr against Odin. Reinforced by the Frost Giants of Jotunheim and the Kingdom of Rock Trolls, Hela continued to press the attack,[69] but was ultimately defeated when Odin used the Gjallerhorn to summon the fallen Asgardian heroes of the past to be reborn and return to fight in the new Ragnarök. Thor then defiantly refused and instead chose to end their conflict quickly as he then promptly launched Mjølnir towards her, but as she had been the hammer's first wielder, Hela easily caught it still in mid-air. First [36], Hela once cast a curse on Thor which prevented him from healing any wounds and also prevented his death. He then leaped down to the Bifrost to fight off Hela's Berserkers and save his people. Goddess of DeathPrincess of Asgard (formerly)Chief of the Legion of Asgard (formerly)Executioner of Asgard (formerly)Queen of Asgard (formerly) [54], The still hungry Dísir attacked Hela's new Hel, because it wasn't the true Hel they had been banished from, and the Queen of Hel tried to protect her realm using the sword Eir-Gram, but she failed, and had her hand sliced off brutally in the process. 5 Hela Hela was Odin's right hand for a long time, helping him in his conquest of the Nine Realms and leading the armies of Asgard before trying to take power for herself. Despite Thor still desperately trying to fight back against her, Hela merely drew her Necroswords and sliced him across the stomach, causing him to drop onto his knees. Gaining her power from Asgard, Hela planned to rule Asgard and create an Asgardian Empire. Hela then summoned one of her Necroswords and used it to smash through the floor of the Vault, revealing the secret tomb which was hidden underneath. She even went as far as to state that she was neither a Queen nor a monster, but the goddess of death, which in turn revealed that she was quite content to rule over a dead nation of dead soldiers completely loyal to her. Height Hela's genealogy is the subject of controversies and retellings: According to myth, Hela is the alleged daughter of Loki and Angerboda, both Jotuns. Hey look, another one of Loki's kids. Legend has it that Hela was born in this condition. Eyes 5) #6(June, 2019). Odin proceeded to wipe all mention of Hela from Asgardian art and record, ensuring that she was completely forgotten by history.[1]. She appeared to claim Wolverine's soul, but Danielle Moonstar was able to drive her off. Thanos is a supervillain from Marvel Comics and the main antagonist of the Infinity Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though not even the God of Mischief could have predicted the benefits such an alliance would bring. In the aftermath of the battle, the child was nowhere to be found, until he was rescued by Werewolf by Night, who had helped Rahne earlier that day. After her freedom, she immediately conquered Asgard with little effort, and Heimdall himself described her as being so power-hungry that, if she could access the Bifrost Bridge, she would conquer all of the Nine Realms and even the entire Cosmos. Through the corpse of a recently-deceased Asgardian, Hela sought Thor's aid,[55] and with the help of Thor and Tyr, they managed to slay and banish the remaining Dísir, whose souls were claimed by Mephisto. Once there, Thor was confronted by the legions of the Einherjar. Late 2017 Earth-616 Tony figures out the truth behind Loki's plans and it's only polite to make good on his promise of a drink. Hela's only true display of affection was to her companion, Fenris, being saddened upon discovering her death and becoming joyful upon the Asgardian wolf's resurrection. The All-Mothers were then convinced to not let the death of the souls of Asgardians at the hands of the Dísir be a possibility, and they lifted Hela's curse, allowing her to return to the true Hel. The ceremony was interrupted by Thanos,[77] who arrived with the sole purpose to cut his ties with Hela and leave. Hela was still able to block all Valkyrie's blows, taking no damage as she threw Valkyrie aside, only to immediately be attacked by Thor once again. [63] X-Factor became the last line of resistance and fought the seemingly victorious Mephisto. [35], For untold ages, Hela had directed the construction of a gigantic ship, Naglfar, said to be made of the fingernails of the dead. [41] Danielle and her team traveled to Asgard, where Hela sent the Valkyries against the Dwarves and New Mutants. [26] Hela summoned Volla's spirit to advise them on how to start Ragnarök, after which she sent a horde of monsters to attack Asgard. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Realizing they were attempting to get the Asgardians to safety, Hela made her move towards them as Thor charged himself up with his lightning. Having eventually recovering from Thor's incredibly powerful blast of lightning, Hela arrived onto the Rainbow Bridge, where she had then discovered that her army of Berserkers had been overpowered, due to the arrival of both Loki and the Sakaaran Rebellion. Identity However, while both Hela and Skurge had just been searching for all the Asgardians who had escaped them, Thor and the Revengers had returned to Asgard in order to evacuate its people and fight Hela. Thor, incredulous, declared such a thing impossible, but Hela cruelly sneered that he had no idea of the possibilities that await, followed immediately by her proceeding to destroy the hammer with her bare hands and restoring her headdress. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer, Zack Stentz on Twitter - September 7, 2020, https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Hela?oldid=1337583, In Norse mythology, Hela is the illegitimate daughter of. The disappointed goddess simply commented on how she thought the Asgardians would have been happy to see her before she then proceeded to summon her Necroswords and engaged the army in combat, using her powers of telekinesis and weapon manifestation to slaughter them as well as destroy several Asgardian Skiffs. Hela has a raging, impatient, volatile, and supremely ambitious personality, which makes her prone to killing or maiming anyone who stood in her way. She then proceeded to promise him the one thing he desired the most in return for his help: death. Turning away from Valkyrie to face her brother, Hela was told that if she wanted, she could have Asgard, although Hela refused to believe that Thor was not playing his games with her, which she claimed would never work and noted that Thor stood no chance of being able to defeat her. Hela is hit by Thor's massive lightning bolt, But even with of those reinforcements, Hela's army was still slowly overwhelming them as she continued taunting Thor by claiming to be the goddess of death and asking what he had been the god of. Unrevealed; allegedly Jotunheim (according to Norse myths)[10] However, when wearing her cloak it appears alive and healthy. [74] Hela and her companions of the Black Order were ultimately blasted into deep space by the Odinson when he reached the alternate Mjolnir and harnessed its power to defeat its would-be wielders. [15], When Harokin died, the Asgardians prepared his body to be collected by the Stallion of Doom. [60], Leah returned to Loki's life in the form of a creation of Loki himself that the trickster had written into history to defeat the Serpent. Portrayed by Hela was also extremely resentful of her imprisonment at the hands of her own father, Odin, whom she was initially loyal enough to willingly execute his will, and even help him conquer the Nine Realms, although she would eventually rebel after Odin grew to become a benevolent king. During Asgard's violent conquest of the Nine Realms, she was an effective and brutal wartime leader due to these traits, and therefore essential to Odin's conquest being a success. [8][9] [82], After reattaching Thanos' head to his body, she and the Black Order confronted the Dark Guardians formed by Thanos' brother Starfox to prevent Thanos from coming back in the body of an unrevealed being. Unwilling to allow all the Asgardians to escape with their lives, Hela launched several massive necroswords out from the water which pierced the underside of the Statesman, causing it to be unable to leave as even more Berserkers then began attacking. Hela was knocked out off a platform so she didn't interfere. Hela then proceeded to use the power of the Eternal Flame to resurrect Fenris and the fallen soldiers, turning them into her Berserkers. Thor, missing his little brother despite all his villany, found him reborn as a much younger Loki in Paris under the name of "Serrure" (Lock in French), without … Hela and Thor then discussed Odin and his many faults, with Hela noting how Odin covered up every problem, he would cast it out, continuing that he had told them both they were worthy. Goddess of Death[1]Odin's Firstborn[1]Evil Demoness[1]Murderous Hag[1]The Rightful Heir[1]Savior of Asgard[1]Powerful Being[1]Evil Being[1] After being easily overwhelmed and not having enough power to counter the Dísir's, Hela absorbed the dead into her body and created a fortress to protect herself. Hela initially believed their existence to be a myth, until proven otherwise by Loki. Hence, she is capable of lifting well in excess of 100 tons. Thor: Love and Thunder, Taika Waititi's follow up to his fun and fresh Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, looks to build upon Ragnarok's delightful atmosphere with several cameos. He then ripped off her essential green cloak, forcing her to revert to her true, half-decayed form, leaving her vulnerable to the attacks of the undead Asgardians now free of her control. [83], The Guardians and remaining Dark Guardians later attacked Knowhere to stop Thanos' resurrection. Hair Although she rarely does so, Hela is a formidable hand to hand combatant, as well as having great proficiency with swordsmanship. Empowered by Hela's Hel-Crown, Thor managed to defeat Sindr and force her to retreat back to Muspelheim. Father and daughter clashed, with Hela eventually attempting to take the throne by force in a violent coup at the Royal Palace of Valaskjalf. Hela ruling over the Nine Realms with Odin, Odin was able to subdue her, banishing her to the desolate wastes of Hel. [34] Thor challenged Hela to combat; if he won, they all go free; if she won, Thor was hers forever. Thor accepted Hela's rage but insisted that she could not rule. Unusual Features Infinity came to Odin and took over his body. To ensure she could not escape, Odin bound his lifeforce to Hel, seeing to it that Hela could not escape for as long as he lived. [18], Hela stole a piece of Odin's soul while he was on the Sea of Eternal Night. However, Hela lacks attachment and will kill anyone who betrays her, even Skurge without hesitation. Allspeak: Thanks to the Allspeak, she can communicate in all of the languages of the Nine Realms, Earth's dialects, and various alien languages. [84], Asgardian Physiology: Hela possesses the conventional superhuman abilities of an Asgardian woman, as well as certain special abilities that pertain to her role as a goddess of death:[85], Magic Manipulation: Hela is capable of manipulating great quantities of Asgardian magic for numerous purposes, such as limitless astral projection, firing deadly bolts of energy from her hands that could kill an immortal, levitation, time-travel and the creation of illusions. Roxxas, a villain from Legion of Super-Heroes, is best described as "flamboyant" (though "flaming" might also be a good word).He traditionally dresses in the highest fashion, in the brightest colors, and loves to wear makeup … Niffleheim, Hel Hela ended up leading her allies into a brief fight against Beta Ray Bill and Odinson by mistakenly following the trail that led to Stormbreaker, Beta Ray Bill's hammer, before taking them to the right hammer; only to discover it couldn't be lifted. Deceased 500 lbs (226.8 kg) February 19th Sif and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [45] She began living in Las Vegas, maintaining a lair where she could feed on the souls of random unlucky people, joining her powers with those of Loki to enable him to travel back in time and prompt Odin to adopt him as a child, fulfilling the penultimate step of his mastermind plan against Thor. Thor: God of Thunder (DS version only) Hela Odinsdottir was the Asgardian goddess of death and former executioner of Asgard. [31], Hela sent the Wolflings to instigate a war between Queen Jolena and Uthar. [51], Hela continued to operate and prey upon the weak in Las Vegas. Hela's genealogy is the subject of controversies and retellings: According to myth, Hela is the alleged daughter of. Wishing to show her true strength to all of these rebels, Hela dubbed Skurge as her Executioner, gifting him with a Bloodaxe which she had created. For Loki's part in the bargain, it was considered a destiny he no longer shared, and he was erased from the Book of Hel. Appearances He suggested that, while the goddess herself seldom took an interest in mortal affairs, he believed she could be persuaded by Loki to support their agenda if needed. His death was far from permanent. Left side of her body is dead and decayed. [1], Hela escapes Hel after an entire millennia. As Thor and Hela quoted Odin's message that the wise king should never seek out war, but must always be ready for it, they charged at each other and engaged in a fierce battle for Asgard. Loki arranged for Hela to drink from the Holy Grail, and her hand was restored; however, Hela's hand returned at the expense of Leah's life, who was, after all, Hela's handmaiden. After sharing a kiss with Thanos, Hela, Thanos, and the Black Order left. Indeed, Hela rebelled against Odin and hence, he banished her from Asgard, and later imprisoned her personally when she revolted against him. Now with a true need of a Hel, Hela was willing to bargain whatever was necessary for a territory of her own again. Asgardian Royal Family (formerly)Berserkers With Thor now armed with Gungnir and the power of Odinforce, he furiously battled against his sister, who was able to absorb many of the blows without being badly wounded, before claiming to have expected more and unleashed her own power, launching Thor across the palace. Relatives Affiliation Hela then let Thor leave unmolested from her realm. Hela is not completely without mercy. At the time, Danielle Moonstar, of the New Mutants was also a member and was set against her friends. Hela was intended to have a cameo in the first, Hela was originally conceived as the main villain of. Hela throws Thor and Loki out of the Bifrost, However, as the Bifrost Bridge was opened, Hela had swiftly followed them, leaping through the light of the Bifrost after the two, where she knocked Loki out of Bifrost Bridge to another location after catching and throwing back his knife when he had tried to defend himself. Gods of Asgard, Hell Lords, Black Order, Thanos However, much of this is masked by a casual confidence and appearance of friendliness, such as when she returned to Asgard, she casually murdered Volstagg and Fandral, but then offered Skurge a job as if nothing had happened. Loki Odinson was the biological son of Laufey, the ruler of the Frost Giants in Jotunheim, who was abandoned and left to die shortly after his birth.Found by Odin, Loki was taken to Asgard and raised by him and Frigga as an Asgardian prince, along with Thor.When Thor was to be crowned King, Loki had sabotaged the coronation by letting the Frost Giants attack Asgard, thus leading … However, before she could give Thor her killing touch, his still living body projected an astral image that stayed her hand. He then reclaimed his body to defeat the Wrecker. Hela furiously fights against her brother Thor. On the other hand, Hela's origins in the comics are quite muddled as in one version, she is introduced as Loki's daughter and Thor's niece. While treated as a nominal member of the gods, Loki occupies a highly ambivalent and ultimately unique position among the gods, giants, and the other kinds of spiritual beings that populate the pre-Christian … Continue reading Loki → Female [8], Hela next met the mutant heroes known as the X-Men and New Mutants in Asgard. Seeing this, Hela merely winced before commenting that without one of his eyes Thor finally looked a lot more like their father. Hela She battled Pluto proficiently with the Nightsword pitted against his enchanted Midnight Axe until Pluto brought demons in to attack Hela in the course of their duel. Personal Information Citizenship Cate Blanchett Real Name Jessie Seely. Without it, Thanos' resurrection couldn't be performed. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. She served as his personal executioner and commander of the of the Einherjar, Asgard's army. He first appeared in the Avengers, then in Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Age of Ultron, and later returned as the main antagonist of both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Observing the murders from a distance was Skurge, who knelt down as Hela approached him and claimed that he was merely the janitor as he tried to protect his own life knowing he was no match for Hela. They performed a ritual creating the nexus of the netherworlds. With Ragnarök passed, an Asgardian's only destiny was a place in Hela's halls. Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. [10], She attended a meeting with Mephisto, Blackheart, Satannish, and Dormammu about a disturbance created by the newly resurrected Magik, who was looking for the Soulsword and the original Bloodstone Amulet. Odin, ruler of Asgard, decreed that Hela would become goddess and ruler of the spirits of the dead on the day of her maturity. Reality When she displayed her overwhelming power, she asked Hogun, who survived her initial onslaught if he was willing to change his mind. [68] To this end, Hela's Draugr attacked Asgardia; however, Jormungand was defeated when Freyja, the All-Mother, sacrificed her own life to banish it back to Hel. [52], Jamie Madrox, upon discovering Hela's intent, sent X-Factor to Las Vegas to rescue him, which they accomplish with help from Thor. Deity; alleged Jotun with attributes of an Asgardian[4] Marvel Database is a FANDOM Comics Community. Ranting that Thanos had been broken, Hela angrily fired a missile that could generate a black hole. [16], When Thor appeared to have been killed by Wrecker, his body was then visited by Hela, who had come to claim his soul. [23][86][87] The sword is strong enough to injure someone as resilent as Gladiator. Moments later, Thanos' consciousness took control of Starfox. She corrupted the Valkyries by turning them into Fire Demons. 14, https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Hela_(Earth-616)?oldid=6845254. When the last of the army was taken down and slaughter, Hela took great pleasure as she slowly made her way through the courtyard, relishing in her reawakened bloodlust as a horrified Skurge followed her in silence. Aliases [56], When the Serpent stormed Midgard and planned on destroying Odin, he tried to ally himself with Hela. Weight Hela is obliterated by Surtur's Twilight Sword, Unable to stop Surtur's rampage, Hela was then defenseless as she witnessed Surtur lift up his Twilight Sword high above his head and prepared to fulfill his destiny once and for all. Gallery [37] After many battles and untold amounts of pain, Thor, reduced to pulp by a battle with the Midgard Serpent, entered Hela's realm within the armor of the Destroyer. Laufey (alleged grandfather);Farbauti (alleged grandmother);Odin Borson (alleged adoptive grandfather);Loki Laufeyson (alleged creator/father);Angerboda (alleged mother);Sigyn (alleged former stepmother);Byleistr, Helblindi (alleged uncles);Thor Odinson (alleged paternal adoptive uncle);Aldrif Odinsdottir (alleged paternal adoptive aunt);Laussa Odinsdottir (alleged paternal adoptive aunt);Balder Odinson (alleged paternal adoptive uncle);Hermod (alleged paternal adoptive uncle);Vidar Odinson (alleged paternal adoptive uncle);Tyr Odinson (alleged paternal adoptive uncle);Fenris Wolf (alleged brother);Jormungand (alleged brother);Balder (ex-fiancé);Karnilla (wife) Upon reaching the city's entrance, Hela found Hogun and the entire armies of the Einherjar waiting for her. Hela had continued launching her necroswords at Thor, but he simply destroyed them all in midair, before landing his heavy lightning blow against Hela. Imprisoned in Hel for millennia by her father Odin, Hela was only released from her prison in the wake of his death and went to restore her power over Asgard, while simultaneously engaging in a series of encounters with her younger brothers Thor and Loki. [72], Disgraced, Hela allied herself with Thanos the Mad Titan to retake her kingdom,[73] a favor he would do if she delivered a Mjolnir from a dead universe to him first. Base of Operations He's that universe's version of Batman, except a crossdresser. Together, Hela and Odin embarked on a bloody conquest, bringing all of the Nine Realms into Asgard's power. Hela's attempt at freedom prompted Odin to send the Valkyries to stop her and ensure that she was unable to get free. [19] Hela was then slain by Odin to save Thor, but was restored to life; as there needed to be a natural balance of life and death. Hela and Thanos traveled to Knowhere where Thanos' body was being kept so Thanos could complete his resurrection. [62] After Tier was able to kill Pluto, Mephisto decided that the rules were forfeit and turned his attention to his fellow Hell-Lords. Hela then put the Dísir at their service,[66] and they were able to discover Angela's whereabouts.[67]. Hela nonchalantly executing the Executioner, Just as the Berserkers had reached the Statesman and cut down the guards, Hela was betrayed by the Executioner who refused to allow all his people to be slaughtered. In a state of surprise and panic, Loki ordered Volstagg to take him and Thor back to Asgard where he believed they would be safe from Hela's homicidal rage, which Thor desperately attempted to stop from happening, but was too late. defeat Lorelei and Sif … Asgardian However, when wearing her cloak it appears alive and healthy. [28], The Defenders helped Hela battle Ollerus and his army in Valhalla. Loki (pronounced “LOAK-ee;” Old Norse Loki, the meaning of which will be discussed below) is the wily trickster god of Norse mythology. Hela then watched in horror as Surtur emerged from the Palace, having been given his Crown by Loki and regained full strength. [12], During World War II, Hela's mind was controlled by the Nazis and she was forced to fight the Invaders. [79], Despite being spurned by Thanos, she sought to resurrect her lover after his demise at the hands of Gamora. Upon refusal, Hela departed, leaving Thor to contemplate the situation. Asgardian Goddess of Death, Co-Ruler of Hel and Niffleheim[10] As Hela and Skurge had arrived at Himinbjorg with the Berserkers, Hela realized that the sword was gone, noting that it controlled the Bifrost Bridge, which prevented Hela from conquering the Nine Realms as she had been planning to do for years, which had greatly enraged Hela. With all the Asgardians now escaping onboard the Statesman due to the actions of the Executioner, Hela was then called out by Thor who demanded that they end their fight once and for all. Hela [22], Hela battled with the Olympian Pluto, the lord of Hades, for the right to claim Odin's soul after Odin was slain by the monstrous creature Mangog;[23] however, Hela eventually restored Odin to life to stop Pluto from claiming him. Loki's magic and fighting prowess made him a dangerous threat to the heroes when he wanted to be and also allowed him to be a great help when he was feeling more altruistic. Hela and her Executioner then located the Hidden Stronghold where Heimdall and the remaining Asgardians opposed to her rule were hiding out. Hela forced Eitri the Dwarf King to forge an Uru sword. Hela manages to block all Valkyrie's strikes. Loki interfered once again, after discovering that the Serpent had been calling for an uprising in Hel, and convinced Hela and Mephisto to strike a deal. Physical Characteristics[90] [17], When Lady Sif was injured in battle, she and Thor were visited by Hela who has come to take Sif to Valhalla. [76] Loki convinced Balder and Hela to put their enmity aside and marry for tactical purposes, in order to unify both of their followers against Sindr's army. Declaring him to be a smart boy who also likely had good survival instincts, the goddess offered him a job before crossing the Rainbow Bridge that led to Asgard, smiling as she considered the power that would soon be coming her way, with Skurge following her. [citation needed]. Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica. As the Valkyrie charged forward atop of their steeds, Hela saw them coming and prepared to fight back. [80] With the Black Order, Hela paid a visit to the Collector and forced him to reveal the location of Thanos' head,[81] which was in the Negative Zone in the possession of Annihilus. Before the Siege of Asgard Loki had manipulated Hela into taking his name out of the Book of Hel, allowing himself to be reborn instead of truly dying. Leah was used by Kid Loki as a template for the young crush he wrote into the backstory of the Serpent. [24], Hela met Thor again when he travelled to Niffleheim in search of Odin. Alias(es) [85] She is even capable of channeling the energy through her hand and use them to strike a powerful blow that can rend even the strongest Asgardian flesh. [59], Loki accomplished the final task he had to fulfill, fixing Hela's hand, when he helped Master Wilson overthrow the Otherworld. Gender This time it's his daughter, Hela the Goddess of Death and the Norse land of the dead, Hel. The only known beings powerful enough to surpass Hela were her father Odin in his prime and the fire giant Surtur at full power. Hela proves herself to be the superior warrior. Irises:Green While Thor furiously slashed at Hela with his twin swords which were now both charged up with his lightning, these attacks had almost no impact as Hela simply backed away before launching Thor over her shoulder. [1], Hela decides to make Skurge her Executioner. [32] She later came to Asgard to claim Odin's soul, but was driven off by Thor. Hela being struck down by Thor's lightning. Using Des and Troy, the Executioner began gunning down the Berserkers, destroying the necrosword and allowing the Statesman to escape from Asgard. Placing her hand inside the fire, Hela took the flame into her hand before turning to Skurge and offering him the chance to see what true power looked like. As Odin's firstborn, Hela had a supernatural connection to Asgard and drew power from it, enabling her to perform incredible supernatural feats. With Black Swan and Proxima Midnight by her side, Hela stole one of the Collector's retrieval shuttles to invade his great vessel, where the hammer was located. When the child was born, an exhausted and traumatized Rahne, having been captured by Hela's brother Agamemnon, cast him away, traumatized by her own child. it has been demonstrated that without her cloak, Hela's life force is insufficient to maintain her usual physical strength. With her entire army of Berserkers by her side, Hela finally retook the throne of Asgard only to discover that the Asgardians themselves were beginning a revolution against her and were attempting to break into the Royal Palace of Valaskjalf to dethrone her. Hela is the first female main antagonist in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. During the subsequent battle, Madrox maneuvered adaptive teammate Darwin in the way of Hela's killing touch. In Norse mythology, Hela is the illegitimate daughter of Loki.