Traditionally drawn as a braided, statuesque woman in silver armor and a blue cape, Valkyrie is, more importantly, distinguished by her strength and feminist doctrine, refusing to be seen as anything less than equal to her male peers - ideals that current Valkyrie, Tessa Thompson, has in spades. Of course, as we’ll soon explain, the journey wasn’t quite so straightforward. The Norsewoman soon found herself cast to the realm of Midgard, as a card-carrying member of the Defenders. The leader of the Valkyrior, Brunnhilde was chosen to be a shieldmaiden by Odin himself, escorting those killed in battle to Valhalla, where the greatest heroes reside and wait for Ragnarok, the final battle at the end of the world.Įventually, though, Odin cut a deal with the Celestials, banning the Valkyrior from Earth, and he and Valkyrie had a falling out. Like Thor, Loki, and the rest of her Asgardian compatriots, Valkyrie has deep roots in Norse mythology, making her one of the oldest characters on Marvel’s roster (historically speaking).
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