Tyr (Marvel Comics)

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character_name=Tyr
full name= Tyr
publisher=Marvel Comics
debut="Journey into Mystery" #85 (Oct 1962)
creators=Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby
species = Asgardian
homeworld = Asgard
alliances = Asgard
aliases =
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powers = Superhuman strength, stamina, and durability.

Tyr is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe, based loosely on the Tyr of Norse myth.

Fictional character biography

Tyr is the Asgardian god of war. Tyr was renowned throughout Asgard as being the only god brave enough to place his hand in the mouth of the wolf Fenris during the latter's binding. He has fought in the defense of Asgard numerous times against such threats as Surtur and the Egyptian death-god Seth. He has several times rebelled against Odin due to his love of battle and fought Thor due to resentment of Thor's relationship to Sif.

Powers and abilities

According to the Marvel website, Tyr possess the superhuman abilities possessed by all Gods Of Asgard. Tyr can lift over 35 tons. Tyr, being the god of war, is not only a master at unarmed combat but also in using all forms of Asgardian weaponry as well

Other media

Tyr appears in "". He was seen defeated and was being guarded by the Scorpion and the Lizard with him hanging over lava. To get him down after the battle, water must be obtained to cool down the lava, and he subsequently thanks the heroes, apologising for his past belief that humans are weak when it is they who now come to save Asgard.

External links

* [http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/t/tyr.htm Tyr at MarvelDirectory.com]
*http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/tyrthor.htm