She also unwillingly entered an alliance with the death-gods of other Earth pantheons, joining their realms together to create a vast hell. Hela was then forced to join a conspiracy of Loki and Tyr against Odin. Hela then summoned the Valkyrie to aid in a war against Ollerus, while Hela encountered the other Defenders. Later Balder was restored after the Asgardian's death and resurrection battling the Celestials. However Odin used his powers to prevent Balder dying. She summoned Volla's spirit before this to tell her and Loki about Ragnarok, after which she prepared an army of monsters to attack Asgard. She then plotted with Loki to bring about Ragnarök by slaying the god Balder then attacking Asgard. Some time after that, she confronted Odin. As a result, Hela restored Odin to life to prevent Pluto from claiming him. Hela later battled the Olympian Death-god Pluto for the right to claim Odin's soul, as Odin had been killed by the monster Mangog. Hela slew Thor after tracking him down by putting humans in danger, but restored him to life after Sif offered to die in his place. Hela was then slain by Odin to save Thor, but then returned to life by Odin after being convinced by Thor to restore the natural balance of life and death. Hela slew Thor, who was restored to life by the sacrifice of her servant, the Silent One. Hela then unleashed Infinity upon the universe. Later, she stole a portion of the sleeping Odin's soul while he was on the Sea of Eternal Night due to Loki planning to take over Asgard, thus creating a powerful entity known as Infinity. She failed to tempt Thor into entering Valhalla, despite an image of one that dwelled there. She once appeared to Thor while he was on the verge of death after battling the Wrecker, who knocked a building onto him while he was depowered. These attempts often brought Hela into conflict with Odin or his son Thor. Hela often tried to expand her power to the dead who dwell in Valhalla as well. When she came of age, Odin appointed her as the Goddess of the Dead, giving her rulership over the dead in the realms of Hel and Niflheim. She is the child of Loki (albeit a different incarnation who died during a previous Asgardian Ragnarok) and the giantess Angrboða. Hela was born in Jotunheim, the land of the giants. Hela was adapted from Norse myths by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Journey into Mystery #102 (March 1964). Debuting in the Silver Age of comic books, Hela first appeared in Journey into Mystery #102 and was adapted from Norse mythology by editor/writer Stan Lee and artist/writer Jack Kirby.Ĭate Blanchett portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Ragnarok (2017). The ruler of Hel and Niflheim, the character has been a frequent foe of Thor. The Asgardian goddess of death is based on the Norse goddess Hel. Hela ( / ˈ h ɛ l ə/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Matter generation (frequently her necroswords) Telepathy (limited only for her undead warriors) Superhuman strength, stamina, and durability Hela on the cover of The Mighty Thor #150 (March 1968).