Who Is Hela? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Hela is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Hel, with over 607 comic issue appearances. Hela is the Norse Goddess of Death and ruler of Hel and Niffleheim.

Who is Hela?

Origin Goddess of Death Hela is the daughter of Loki and the giantess Angrboda . When Hela came of age, she was appointed Ruler and Goddess of the northernmost kingdom of the dead, allowing her to rule in the realms of Hel and Niffleheim. Although her dominion was only over those who did not die as heroes, as Odin was the ruler of these in Valhalla. Still, Hela often sought to expand her kingdom by conquering Valhalla as well which often brought Hela into direct conflict with both Odin and his son Thor . On one occasion, Hela attempted to persuade Thor into entering Valhalla when he was on the verge of death, although he eventually refused. Hela also entered into an uneasy alliance with the other Death Gods of Earth. Hela patiently waited for the chance to take over Valhalla and even forced her minions to build the enormous ship, Naflgar, out of the finger nails of the dead in order to attack Asgard, however this ship was destroyed by Skurge the Exocutioner and Hela was forced to begin reconstruction of the ship. When Odin entered the Odinsleep, his attention to Valhalla waned and Hela had the chance she had been waiting for.

Key facts

Hela is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Slave Of Zarrko, The Tomorrow Man!". The character is published by Marvel. With 607 recorded issue appearances, Hela ranks among the most featured characters in comics.