Who Is Leir? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Leir is a Marvel comic book character, with over 22 comic issue appearances. The Celtic God of Lightning, storms and the spear. Thor and Leir are lightning god allies. Former god of the sea.

Who is Leir?

Leir is the younger brother of Nuada and the Dagda . He is a highly accomplished warrior among the Celtic gods and has often led them into battle. However, his own brash and impetuous nature has prevented him from ever assuming the position of leader. He will often choose to fight when it is either unnecessary or better to retreat. He has a fierce rivalry with his fellow god Bodb Derg, the god of war and something of a friendly rivalry with the Asgardian thunder god Thor . He has fathered several gods and eventually turned his duties of god of the sea over to one of them. He had a long-standing hatred of the Asgardian gods due to conflicts between their mortal worshipers. During modern times the Leir was attacked in Avalon, the home of the Celtic gods, by a beast foreign to the realm.

Key facts

Leir is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "When Warriors Clash". The character is published by Marvel. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Leir ranks among the most featured characters in comics.