Fandral

Fandral
Fandral the Dashing (left) of the Warriors Three. Art by Oliver Coipel.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Journey into Mystery #119 (August 1965)
Created by	Stan Lee (Writer) Jack Kirby (Artist)
In-story information
Full name	Fandral
Species	Asgardian
Team affiliations	Warriors Three Thor Corps
Notable aliases	Fandral the Dashing
Abilities	Master swordsman Excellent battlefield warrior Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, and durability Extended lifespan

Fandral the Dashing is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a charter member of the Warriors Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers consisting of Fandral, Hogun the Grim, and Volstagg the Valiant. They are members of the supporting cast in Marvel's Thor comics and usually provide comic relief and side-adventures. Fandral was portrayed by Josh Dallas in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor and by Zachary Levi in Thor: The Dark World and is set to reprise his role in the upcoming film Thor: Ragnarok.

Fandral first appeared in Journey into Mystery #119 (August, 1965), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Writer Stan Lee based Fandral on the public persona of actor Errol Flynn.

Fandral is a warrior of Asgard and an adventurer. He is an irrepressible swashbuckler and romantic. His bravery and optimism often puts the group in highly disadvantageous positions; as perennially pointed out by the gloomy Hogun. Fandral considers himself the consummate ladies' man and is often depicted with a bevy of young ladies. His actual success with these ladies is intermittent at best, but as such provides numerous opportunities for humorous results. Despite these flaws, he possesses an excessively noble spirit and will do the right thing without thought to his personal safety or prosperity.