Who Is Fafnir? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Fafnir is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 85 comic issue appearances. An evil frost giant, that later was transformed into a mighty dragon, from Norse mythology.

Who is Fafnir?

Origin Centuries ago Fafnir was the king of Nastrond , a land in the continent of Asgard . Fafnir was the most evil of his people, who were famous for their immoral and malevolent ways. As punishment for their defiance, Odin devastated the lands of Nostrand and sentenced Fafnir to death. Abandoned to starvation in the wastes of his former kingdom, Fafnir instead found a magical pool that sustained him. Over the centuries, the pool's energies transformed Fafnir into a powerful, gigantic dragon. Similarly did his thirst for vengeance grow. Eventually desiring to restore the lands of Nastrond, Odin sent his son, Thor and the Warriors Three to take eliminate Fafnir. Utilizing the powers of the magical pool, Fafnir was able to trick and capture Volstagg .

Key facts

Fafnir is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Iwo Jima". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 85 recorded issue appearances, Fafnir ranks among the most featured characters in comics.