In Thor #191, he used his magic to turn himself into a giant when he fought against Lady Sif. His powers aren't only limited to creating illusions, though.Īs an Asgardian and Frost Giant, Loki has utilized his magic to overcome some extreme situations. He is a character that uses his cunning and strategic ways rather than the usual one-two punch you might expect out of a hero or villain. Loki's role as the Trickster God in the comics has had him thwart some of the most powerful beings in the universe, like his brother Thor and his frenemy, Mephisto. Here, we analyze the different gods that have appeared in the universe and rank them for their incredible and terrifying power.Īrguably one of the most captivating characters in the MCU, this God of Mischief can do a whole lot more than he's given credit for in the films. Each comic you read is another piece of the American Myth which makes the gods all the more necessary and important. This cleared the way for creators to inject the United States' own history, to play along with already established mythology. Gods like Thor and Loki come from Norse mythology, but have become their own entities under the Marvel brand. Marvel Comics have contributed to the large tapestry of mythology while combining myths from around the world into its lore. At times, they also give our heroes obstacles that overwhelm them and raise their stakes. These gods give the larger-than-life characters a frame of reference. While these heroes are larger than life, they still aren't like some of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. It has its own gods that either have had a hand in creating the universe or continue to dictate the rules of its reality.
Characters like Captain America, Spider-Man, Moon Girl, and so many others give us avatars inside these stories where good triumphs evil. Most stories focus most of their attention on the heroes who we can identify with the most.