Contents 1 HistoryEdit 2 Powers and AbilitiesEdit 2.1 Powers 2.2 Strength level 2.3 Weaknesses 3 ParaphernaliaEdit 3.1 Weapons 4 NotesEdit 5 TriviaEdit 6 LinksEdit 6.1 Discover and Discuss 6.2 Footnotes

HistoryEdit

Heimdall is an Asgardian blessed with sensory capabilities far beyond those of other Asgardians, and these senses have been put to use placing Heimdall in the role of gatekeeper to Asgard at his observatory on the Bifrost Bridge. Despite his phenomenal ability however, Heimdall was unable to perceive an intrusion by several jotuns when they stole into the vaults of Odin. This same intrusion also sparked the ire of Odin's son Thor, who came to Heimdall, with several of his friends, seeking access to Jotunheim. Although Heimdall agreed to let them pass and accepted their request that he keep their movements secret, his loyalty to Odin was stronger and he immediately reported their departure. Odin's reaction was swift and had Heimdall opening the Bifrost twice more in quick succession to allow Odin to retrieve his people.

Later, with Thor banished and Odin fallen into his Odinsleep, Loki placed himself on the throne as regent and demanded Heimdall's loyalty. Although he grudgingly accepted, Heimdall opted to only observe a literal interpretation of his vow to Loki and did not interfere when Sif and the Warriors Three used the Bifrost to reach Thor. Enraged, Loki dismissed Heimdall as a subject, thus releasing the protector of the Bifrost from his vow. Heimdall responded with an immediate attack, but Loki simply froze him in a block of ice before the blow could strike.

Heimdall was still frozen when Loki brought several jotuns through the Bifrost. Locked in his icy prison, he was helpless to prevent Loki leading one of them into the city, but he was soon galvanised by the calls of Thor who was still trapped on Earth. Smashing free, he quickly cut down two jotuns who had been left to guard, and opened the Bifrost for Thor and his friends. Severely weakened, Heimdall could assist the adventurers no further and had to be carried from his observatory.

He returned following the destruction of the observatory and when Thor asked if passage to Earth was lost, he replied, "No. There is always hope."

Powers and AbilitiesEdit

Powers

• Durability: Heimdall has a high level of fortitude for an Asgardian and was able to withstand being encased in ice for an extended period before breaking himself free.
• Heightened Senses: Heimdall is gifted with sensory capabilities far beyond those of other Asgardians. He is able to tune his awareness to see and hear events as they occur in far off realms as if he were standing in the near vicinity of those he observes.
• Longevity: As an Asgardian, Heimdall ages very slowly and has the potential to live for hundreds, if not thousands of years.
• Strength: Heimdall has the incredible strength common to his race and as a warrior he has developed his physical traits to higher levels than most other Asgardians.

Strength level

Heimdall possesses the strength of an Asgardian male who engages in intensive regular exercise.

Weaknesses

Heimdall is duty-bound to protect Asgard and its ruler, and does so even under circumstances that go against his better judgement, though he can and will abuse techincal loop-holes in certain dire conditions.

ParaphernaliaEdit

Weapons

A powerful two-handed blade that both activates and controls the Bifrost Bridge of Asgard.

NotesEdit

Idris Elba portrays Heimdall in Thor. Elba is set to reprise his role for the upcoming Thor: The Dark World.

TriviaEdit

Elba's casting sparked controversy from the Council of Conservative Citizens, who didn't like a Norse god being portrayed by a non-White actor.^[1]

LinksEdit

• 6 Appearances of Heimdall (Earth-199999)
• 1 Images featuring Heimdall (Earth-199999)
• Quotations by or about Heimdall (Earth-199999)
• Character Gallery: Heimdall (Earth-199999)
• Fan-Art Gallery: Heimdall (Earth-199999)

Discover and Discuss

• Search this site for: Heimdall · Heimdall (Earth-199999)
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• Discuss this and other characters on the forums

Footnotes

1. ↑ http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/12/16/racists-thor-idris-ebla-racism/

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