Laufey (comics)

Laufey
Laufey Thor vol. 3, #12 (Jan. 2009)
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan. 1965)
Created by	Stan Lee Jack Kirby
In-story information
Species	Frost Giants
Place of origin	Jotunheim
Team affiliations	Dark Council
Abilities	Superhuman strength and resistance to injury Cryokinesis Resistance to Earthly diseases Immunity to hypothermia and frostbite

Laufey is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted usually as an enemy of the Asgardian king Odin, father of Thor. He is the King of the Frost Giants, the biological father of Thor's adopted brother and archenemy, Loki. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan. 1965), and was based on the frost giantess of the same name who, in Norse mythology was actually the mother of Loki.

Laufey was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan. 1965).

In the early days of the universe, Odin, the King of Asgard, marched his forces into Jotunheim to battle Laufey and the Frost Giants. At the time, Odin was wielding the mystical hammer Mjolnir. Odin faced down Laufey and destroyed his war club, prompting Laufey to brandish a sword. Laufey tried to use his knowledge of land, such as trying to stop Odin with a concealed fire pit. A sprawling battle between the two forces ensued. The battle ended with Odin using Mjolnir to crush Laufey's skull. Odin discovered a baby that was Laufey's son Loki amongst the wreckage of the castle and made the decision to raise him as his own. Laufey had kept Loki hidden as he was ashamed that Loki had been born a runt.