10 Facts About Loki

Loki is a god of mischief and trickery in Norse mythology and is portrayed as an antagonist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

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He is the adopted brother of Thor, the God of Thunder.

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Loki is portrayed by actor Tom Hiddleston in the MCU.

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In the comics, Loki is revealed to be the biological son of the giant king Farbauti and the giantess Laufey, making him a giant rather than an Asgardian god.

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In the comics and the MCU, Loki is known for his shape-shifting abilities and his ability to control the minds of others.

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In the comics and the MCU, Loki is known for his shape-shifting abilities and his ability to control the minds of others.

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He first appeared in Marvel Comics in "Journey into Mystery" #85 (October 1962) created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.

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In the MCU, Loki has appeared in Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, and Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and his own Disney+ series Loki.

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Loki's death in The Thor: The Dark World (2013) but was later brought back to life in the series Loki (2021)

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Loki is now considered one of the most iconic Marvel characters and his character development and arc have been praised by critics and audiences alike.

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