Surtur (Marvel Comics) facts for kids

Surtur is a fictional character that appears in comic books by Marvel Comics. The character is based on the giant Surtr from Norse mythology. Surtur is a huge demon made of fire, known for being one of the biggest threats to Thor and the realm of Asgard. His main goal is often to destroy Asgard using his powerful flaming sword.

Who is Surtur?

Surtur is a giant being made entirely of fire. He comes from a fiery world called Muspelheim, which is one of the Nine Realms in Norse myths. He is incredibly strong and very dangerous. Surtur is one of the oldest and most powerful enemies of the Norse gods in the Marvel Universe. He has been around for a very long time, even before the creation of Earth.

Surtur's Powers and Abilities

Surtur has many amazing powers because he is a fire demon.

• Super Strength: He is incredibly strong, strong enough to fight powerful heroes like Thor and even Odin.
• Fire Control: Surtur can create and control huge amounts of fire and heat. He can shoot fire blasts and make his body burn with intense flames.
• The Twilight Sword: His most famous weapon is the Twilight Sword, also known as the Sword of Doom. This sword is massive and glows with powerful fire. It can cut through almost anything and is said to be able to destroy entire worlds.
• Magic: Surtur also has some magical abilities, like being able to fly and change his size. He can grow to be hundreds of feet tall.

Surtur's Story in Marvel Comics

Surtur first appeared in a Marvel comic book called Journey into Mystery #97 in October 1963. He was created by the famous comic book writers Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Since then, he has appeared in many Thor comic stories.

His Main Goal

Surtur's biggest goal is to bring about Ragnarök, which is like the end of the world for Asgard. He believes it is his destiny to destroy Asgard and everything in it. He often tries to do this by using the Eternal Flame, a magical fire that can make him even more powerful.

Key Battles

Surtur has had many epic battles with Thor and Odin. One of his most famous stories is in the "Surtur Saga" from the 1980s. In this story, he manages to invade Asgard, leading to a huge fight where Odin, Thor, and Loki have to work together to stop him. Even though he is often defeated, Surtur always finds a way to return and threaten Asgard again.

Surtur in Movies

Surtur also appeared in the 2017 Marvel movie, Thor: Ragnarok. In the movie, he is a huge fire demon who is supposed to destroy Asgard as part of Ragnarök. Thor eventually uses Surtur to destroy Asgard, which was the only way to defeat the powerful villain Hela. This showed how incredibly powerful Surtur is, even when used for a different purpose.

Images for kids

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  Hulk fighting Surtur in the 2017 film, Thor: Ragnarok.

See also

In Spanish: Surtur (cómic) para niños