Loki

Biodata

Power Progression

Background and History

Loki grows up as Odin and Frigga’s son and Thor’s brother. Frigga teaches him magic, but Loki resents Thor’s popularity and Odin’s attention to him. After learning that he is Laufey’s son rather than Odin’s biological child, he interprets his exclusion from the throne as a consequence of his Frost Giant origins 88 121 123.

Seeking both revenge on Laufey and proof of his loyalty to Asgard, Loki leads Frost Giants into Asgard, then kills Laufey before the sleeping Odin can be struck. He activates the Bifrost against Jotunheim, declaring that destroying the Frost Giants will establish him as Odin’s true heir. Harry and Thor oppose him. When he cannot win, Loki jumps from the Bifrost into a wormhole, promising to return after making a name for himself elsewhere 120 121 123.

Loki later steals the Tesseract, controls S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel, and plans to bring the Chitauri to Earth. The Avengers capture him, but Mephisto takes him from confinement. At Stark Tower, Loki helps open the Portal above New York; Harry recaptures him and forces him to drink the potion that changes his body 152 153 154 156 159 161.

Appearance

Loki’s appearance changes after Harry administers the Witch’s Potion. In Asgard’s prison, he is described in his transformed form 161 208.

• Original form — Wears Asgardian armor during the confrontation in Odin’s palace 120.
• Frost Giant form — Can reveal ice-blue skin 153.
• Transformed form — Has silver hair, delicate features, and a cold demeanor; Loki demands that Harry change him back 208.

Personality

Loki is proud of his title, strategic ability, and claim to Asgard’s throne. He demands deference from people he considers beneath him, but treats Harry as a serious rival because of Harry’s power and connection to the Supreme Mage. He repeatedly underestimates how much stronger Harry has become 85 88 153.

His schemes coexist with attachment to his family. He hesitates to kill Thor, reacts with concern when he mistakes Steve’s borrowed lightning runes for Thor’s, and apologizes to Frigga before leaving Asgard. He also declines to drink Mephisto’s soul-based wine, despite its promised magical benefit 116 123 153 159.

Abilities & Skills

Illusion and deception

Frigga taught Loki magic. He uses illusions in combat and false claims to manipulate opponents and family members 86 114 123.

• Creates phantom doubles and makes his voice seem to come from multiple directions 85.
• Conceals magical beams and uses an illusion to mask injuries 86.
• Lies to the exiled Thor that Odin has died 114.

Combat and movement

• Fights at close range with paired daggers and has physical abilities beyond Steve Rogers’s 86 153.
• Teleports out of close combat after Harry injures him 86.
• Uses Gungnir’s power to propel himself rapidly through the air 121.

Magical resistance

• Seals his mind, preventing Harry from extracting his plans from his memories 154.
• Survives Harry’s Railgun attack, though it severely injures him 114.

Equipment, Weapons and Items

• Daggers — Paired weapons used in his duel with Harry 86.
• Destroyer Armor — Controls it remotely from Asgard, seeing through it while directing its attack and retreat 117.
• Gungnir — Odin’s spear; greatly strengthens Loki’s attacks and counters Harry’s spells 120 122.
• Guardian Sword — Uses Heimdall’s sword to activate the Bifrost after seeking an alternative to Gungnir 121.
• Tesseract — Uses it to attack a S.H.I.E.L.D. base and support the Portal that brings the Chitauri to Earth 152 154 159.
• Casket of Ancient Winters and Mind Scepter — Divine artifacts he uses against the Avengers; the casket’s cold can freeze Harry’s Railgun 153.
• Pocket Dimension — Stores items, including the Mind Scepter 159 161.

Relationships

• Odin — Adoptive father. Loki wants to prove himself worthy of Odin’s recognition and the throne 121 123.
• Frigga — Adoptive mother and magic teacher. Loki apologizes to her before leaving Asgard 123.
• Thor — Adoptive brother and rival. Loki envies Thor’s popularity, attacks him, yet retains affection for him 88 116 161.
• Laufey — Biological father. Loki resents him for abandoning him and kills him while defending the sleeping Odin 120 121.
• Harry Potter — Rival who repeatedly defeats and thwarts Loki, then transforms him and later secures his release in exchange for potion work 86 123 161 208 212.
• Mephisto — Ally during the planned invasion of Earth. Loki remains wary of the demon even while speaking with him amicably 159.

Notable Quotes

“I, Loki, the God of Mischief, am the true heir to the throne!” 121

“Mother, I’m sorry. I failed to destroy Jotunheim and have no face to see Father. But please believe me. Once I’ve made a name for myself out there, I’ll return in glory…” 123