Who Is Odin? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Odin is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Odin Borson, with over 1,426 comic issue appearances. Odin Borson, is a nexus being who is omnipotent and almost unrivaled in raw power . He is the son of Bor Burison, brother of Vili and Ve, husband of Frigga and the father of Thor, Vidar, Balder and adoptive father of Loki. Odin is the wisest and by far the most powerful of the Asgardian Gods. Alpha of the council of God Heads Odin is a name that is respected and feared throughout the Marvel Multiverse.

Who is Odin?

Origin Odin Odin is the son of Bor , the first Asgardian , and the frost giantess Bestella. Bor and Bestella also had two other sons known as Vili and Ve . These were Odin's older brothers. Odin and his two brothers had many adventures in their youth, and as young adults they encountered and banished from Asgard the evil fire-demon who ruled Muspelheim called Surtur . After Surtur was defeated, Bor abdicated his throne to Odin, making Odin the new ruler of Asgard . Odin fell in love with the Elder Goddess Gaea and, through her, fathered his first-born and mightiest son; Thor . Thor grew to become a mighty warrior and defeated countless trolls, giants and extra-dimensional beings, enemies of Asgard all, but in doing so became quite arrogant and conceited. Odin, displeased with Thor's distinct lack of humility, exiled Thor from Asgard while making him appear mortal and depowered.

Key facts

Odin is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Trapped By Loki, The God Of Mischief!". The character is published by Marvel. With 1,426 recorded issue appearances, Odin ranks among the most featured characters in comics.