Who Is Bloodaxe? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Bloodaxe is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jackie Lukus, with over 49 comic issue appearances. Murderous vigilante given the powers of a god by the axe of Skurge the executioner.

Who is Bloodaxe?

Creation Jackie Lukus was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz and first appeared in Thor #392 in her civilian identity. She became the Bloodaxe in The Mighty Thor #450 . Major Story Arcs Before gaining her powers Jackie Lukus was a successful New York architect. Her acquaintance with Erik Masterson , at the time wielding the power of Thor , lead her to find the Axe of Scurge the Executioner an enchanted Asgardian weapon almost as powerful as Mjolnir. When she picked up the axe Lukus was transformed physically and overwhelmed mentally by the weapons desire for combat and thirst for blood. Transforming after finding the Axe Driven to become the vigilante known as Bloodaxe, she immediately began to target local criminals. Killing any she decided were unworthy of life and more than willing to attack anyone who got in her way, her actions soon brought her into conflict with Masterson/Thor. Though the two proved to be equal in power Bloodaxe would have been defeated in their first battle if the Asgardian Sorceress Karnilla had not interfered and striped Thor of his powers.

Key facts

Bloodaxe is of human origin and first appeared in "Quicksand Kills". The character is published by Marvel. With 49 recorded issue appearances, Bloodaxe ranks among the most featured characters in comics.