Who Is Heimdall? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Heimdall is a Marvel comic book character, with over 661 comic issue appearances. The Norse God of Vigilance, Protection and Light, and the guardian of the rainbow bridge Bifrost which links Asgard to the rest of the Nine Worlds.

Who is Heimdall?

Origin Heimdall Heimdall was born gifted with senses so acute that they border on the extrasensory. An Asgardian, he proved himself an extraordinary warrior. With frequent invasion and war brought to Asgard from Storm Giants and Frost Giants among other threats Odin would seek a guard for the Bifrost bridge. Due to his natural gifts of vision, sight, and hearing, Heimdall was appointed as guardian of Asgard 's Bifrost Bridge by Odin , after fierce competition from fellow Asgardian warriors Agnar the Fierce and Gotron the Agile. Both of whom were also interested for the duty of guarding the Bifrost. Heimdall is the brother of Sif and frequent ally and friend to Thor. He is a highly respected and standing Asgardian, occasionally even serving as temporary ruler of Asgard. Not only has Heimdall served as sentry of the Bifrost bridge, but he has also been active as an agent for Odin.

Key facts

Heimdall is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Trapped By Loki, The God Of Mischief!". The character is published by Marvel. With 661 recorded issue appearances, Heimdall ranks among the most featured characters in comics.