Who Is Loki? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Loki is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Loki Laufeyson, with over 2,330 comic issue appearances. Loki is the Jötunn/Asgardian God of Mischief and Prince of Lies, the adopted son of Odin and typically nemesis of his brother, Thor, as well as the adoptive brother to former Guardian of the Galaxy, Angela. Loki has schemed against Thor and Asgard for ages and his cosmic meddling led to the formation of the Avengers. Recently reincarnated, he decided to reform. Going on to protect the realms as the agent of Asgard, then as the sorcerer supreme, to defeating Laufey and becoming king of Jotunnheim.

Who is Loki?

Origin Young Loki with Thor Loki is the birth son of the Frost Giant Laufey, the former King of the Jotunnheim. Odin declared war and killed Laufey. When Odin saw Loki as a baby, he adopted him - This began a prophecy foretold by Odin's father, Bor . Childhood Loki was not like his brother Thor , He proved to be a mischievous child, and was often also jealous of the affection Odin showed his older brother Thor . He began studying Asgardian magic and science, both of which he would become very proficient in, eventually becoming one of the strongest sorcerers in Asgard. Loki is well known for cutting off the long, golden hair of Thor's love, Sif . He was forced by Thor to restore it. Loki then enlisted two dwarves to do so, but when he refused to pay them, they made new, black hair, out of nothing.

Key facts

Loki is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "The Earth Is In Danger!". The character is published by Marvel. With 2,330 recorded issue appearances, Loki ranks among the most featured characters in comics.