Hela (character)

Hela (/ˈhɛlə/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is based on the goddess Hel from Norse mythology, and was first adapted by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Journey into Mystery #102. Hela is the Asgardian Goddess of Death who serves as the ruler of Hel and Niflheim. The character is usually depicted as an adversary of the superhero Thor.

Hela
Hela, as she appeared in The Mighty Thor #190 (July 1971).
Art by John Buscema.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #102 (March 1964)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
SpeciesAsgardian
Team affiliationsHell-Lords
Death Gods
Black Order
PartnershipsFenris Wolf
Notable aliasesGoddess of Death
The Death Queen
Mistress of the Darkness
Miss Halja
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability
  • Black magic
  • Telepathy (limited only to her undead warriors)
  • Immortality
  • Necromancy
  • Deadly touch (Hand of Glory)
  • High-level mystical powers

Hela made her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Ragnarok (2017), portrayed by Cate Blanchett.

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