Midgard Serpent (Marvel Comics)

This article is about the Marvel Comics version. For the sea serpent in Norse mythology, see Jörmungandr. For the manga series, see Jormungand (manga).
The Midgard Serpent
The Midgard Serpent and Thor as depicted in Thor #380 (June 1987).
Art by Walt Simonson.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMarvel Tales #105 (February 1952)
In-story information
Full nameJormungand
Place of originEarth
Notable aliasesThe World Serpent, Fin Fang Foom
AbilitiesExtreme strength and stamina
Fire and venom generation
Illusion projection

Jormungand, also known as the Midgard Serpent and the World Serpent, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, based on the serpent Jörmungandr from Norse mythology, first appears in Marvel Tales #105 (Feb. 1952), in the period between the Golden Age of Comic Books and the Silver Age of Comic Books.