Sif (Marvel Comics)

Sif
Sif from the cover of Thor: Son of Asgard #3 Art by Adi Granov
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Journey into Mystery #102 (Mar 1964)
Created by	Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
Full name	Sif
Species	Asgardian
Place of origin	Asgard
Team affiliations	Asgard
Partnerships	Thor
Notable aliases	Sylvan Sybil
Abilities	Superhuman strength, endurance, and longevity

Sif is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted commonly in association with the superhero Thor. Based on the Norse goddess Sif, she was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Journey Into Mystery #102 (March 1964). As an Asgardian warrior and lover of Thor, Sif often accompanies Thor into battle. She has also battled alongside Balder, who has developed an unrequited attraction to her, as she never shows affection for anyone but Thor and certain individuals who have proved worthy to wield his hammer, Mjolnir, such as the noble alien warrior Beta Ray Bill and the mortal Eric Masterson. Sif has appeared in various media adaptations of Thor, including the 2011 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor, its 2013 sequel Thor: The Dark World, and the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., in which she is portrayed by Jaimie Alexander.

Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Sif first appeared in Journey Into Mystery #102 (March 1964). As a supporting character of Thor, she was featured predominantly in the pages of The Mighty Thor, beginning with issue #136 (January 1967). The character went on to make guest appearances in several series including The Avengers, Fantastic Four, The New Mutants, Silver Surfer and Thunderstrike.