Loki (comics) facts for kids

Loki is a fictional villain who appears in comic books created by Marvel Comics. He is known as a "supervillain" because he has many amazing superpowers. Loki can change his shape and use magic, which is called sorcery.

This character is based on the god Loki from ancient Norse mythology. The comic book version of Loki first showed up in a comic called Venus No. 6 in August 1949. He was created by famous writers and artists like Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby.

A person dressed as Loki for fun (cosplay).

Loki's Family and Role

Loki is the brother and often the enemy of Thor, another famous Marvel hero. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies, Loki is a very important character. He starts as a villain but later becomes more of an antihero. This means he sometimes does good things, even if he's still a bit mischievous.

Loki in the Movies

The actor Tom Hiddleston plays Loki in the movies. In the films, Loki is first believed to be Thor's brother and the son of Odin. However, he later finds out he was adopted. He is actually a Jötunn, which is a type of giant. His real father is King Laufey, who rules a realm called Jötunheim.

Images for kids

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  Loki's first appearance in the Venus comics (1949)

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  Loki's first female form, taken from Lady Sif. Art by Olivier Coipel

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  Loki as the Scarlet Witch

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  Loki reincarnated, in Thor #617

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  Loki reborn. Art by Lee Garbett

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  Loki in alternate universe Earth X. Art by Matt Hollingsworth

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  Loki in the Ultimate Universe. Art by Greg Land

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  Loki wears Doctor Strange's Cloak of Levitation and Eye of Agamotto (April 2018). Art by Alex Ross

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  Tom Hiddleston as Loki at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International