Volstagg

Volstagg
Volstagg (center) of the Warriors Three.
Art by Olivier Coipel.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Volstagg:
Journey into Mystery #119 (August 1965)
As War Thor:
The Mighty Thor vol. 2 #20 (June 2017)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
Full nameVolstagg
SpeciesAsgardian
Team affiliationsWarriors Three
Thor Corps
Notable aliasesVolstagg the Valiant, Volstagg the Voluminous, Volstagg the Enormous, Lion of Asgard, War Thor
AbilitiesSuperb pugilist
Master of the quarterstaff
Excellent battlefield warrior, hand-to-hand combatant, swordsman, horseman and archer
Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina and durability
Increase mass to become nearly unmovable
Extremely long lifespan
Ability to consume vast quantities of food and drink
As War Thor:
Lightning generation
Weather manipulation
Flight
Dimensional transportation

Volstagg is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a charter member of the Warriors Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers and supporting cast of Thor. He is known for having multiple children. These include, but are not limited to, Hilde,[1] Rolfe, and the adopted Midgardians Kevin and Mick.[2]

Ray Stevenson portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and Thor: Ragnarok (2017).

  1. ^ Thor #350 (December 1984)
  2. ^ Thor #369 (July 1986)