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{{Short description|Fictional character in Marvel Comics}}
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|caption=Hogun the Grim (right) of the [[Warriors Three]].<br>Art by [[Oliver Coipel]].
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|character_name=Hogun
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|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|debut=''Journey into Mystery'' #119 (August, 1965)
|debut=''Journey into Mystery'' #119 (August 1965)
|creators= [[Stan Lee]] (Writer)<br>[[Jack Kirby]] (Artist)
|creators= [[Stan Lee]] (Writer)<br>[[Jack Kirby]] (Artist)
|alliances=[[Warriors Three]]<br/>[[Thor Corps]]
|alliances=[[Warriors Three]]<br/>[[Thor Corps]]
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|powers=Superb hand-to-hand combatant and horseman<br>Excellent battlefield warrior<br>Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability<br>Healing factor<br>Extended lifespan
|powers=Superb hand-to-hand combatant and horseman<br>Excellent battlefield warrior<br>Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability<br>Healing factor<br>Extended lifespan
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'''Hogun the Grim''' is a [[fictional character]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. He is a charter member of the [[Warriors Three]], a trio of [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardian]] adventurers and supporting cast of ''[[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]'' in the [[Marvel Universe]].
'''Hogun the Grim''' is a fictional character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. He is a charter member of the [[Warriors Three]], a trio of [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardian]] adventurers and supporting cast of ''[[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]'' in the [[Marvel Universe]].


[[Tadanobu Asano]] portrayed the character in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] films ''[[Thor (movie)|Thor]]'' (2011), ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'' (2013), and ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'' (2017).
[[Tadanobu Asano]] portrayed the character in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] films ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011), ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'' (2013), and ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'' (2017).


==Publication history==
==Publication history==
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Hogun first appeared in ''[[Journey into Mystery]]'' #119 (August, 1965), and was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]].
Hogun first appeared in ''[[Journey into Mystery]]'' #119 (August 1965), and was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]].


Writer [[Stan Lee]] envisioned him as sharing several traits with characters played by actor [[Charles Bronson]].<ref name="bronson">Cooke, Jon B. (Editor); [[Thomas, Roy]] (Interviewer). [http://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/02stanroy.html "Stan the Man & Roy the Boy: A Conversation Between Stan Lee and Roy Thomas "] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218033757/http://www.twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/02stanroy.html |date=2009-02-18 }}, TwoMorrows. reprinted from ''Comic Book Artist'' #2, accessed May 8, 2011.</ref>
Writer [[Stan Lee]] envisioned him as sharing several traits with characters played by actor [[Charles Bronson]].<ref name="bronson">Cooke, Jon B. (Editor); [[Thomas, Roy]] (Interviewer). [http://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/02stanroy.html "Stan the Man & Roy the Boy: A Conversation Between Stan Lee and Roy Thomas "] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218033757/http://www.twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/02stanroy.html |date=2009-02-18 }}, TwoMorrows. reprinted from ''Comic Book Artist'' #2, accessed May 8, 2011.</ref>
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He is primarily characterized by his brusque, taciturn, and often short-tempered demeanor. He is the brooding pessimist of the group, as opposed to [[Volstagg]]'s irrepressible good humor and [[Fandral]]'s brash heroism. He is a fierce and unrelenting warrior, a collector of weaponry and often the voice of reason for the Warriors Three.
He is primarily characterized by his brusque, taciturn, and often short-tempered demeanor. He is the brooding pessimist of the group, as opposed to [[Volstagg]]'s irrepressible good humor and [[Fandral]]'s brash heroism. He is a fierce and unrelenting warrior, a collector of weaponry and often the voice of reason for the Warriors Three.


Hogun has been involved in a great many adventures and quests, as a member of the Warriors Three, as an ally of Thor, and on his own. When first seen, Hogun had joined the quest for the power that had cracked the Oversword of [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]].<ref name="jim119">''Journey into Mystery'' #119 (August 1965)</ref> Soon after that, he helped quell a mutiny led by [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]].<ref name="jim122">''Journey into Mystery'' #122 (November 1965)</ref> He then helped repel an attack of Flying Trolls in Thryheim.<ref name="jim124125">''Journey into Mystery'' #124-125 (January - February 1966)</ref> With Thor, he helped defeat the forces of Harokin.<ref name="thor129131">''Thor'' #129-131 (June - August 1966)</ref> With Thor, he then battled the dragon [[Fafnir (Marvel Comics)|Fafnir]].<ref name="thor134136">''Thor'' #134-136 (November 1966 - January 1967)</ref> With Thor, he defeated the Mogul of the Mystic Mountain, who had destroyed Hogun's homeland so long ago.<ref name="thor137145">''Thor'' #137-145 (February 1967 - October 1967)</ref> He helped defend Asgard from the [[Destroyer (Thor)|Destroyer]].<ref name="thora2">''Thor Annual'' #2 (September 1966)</ref> He encountered the [[Hulk]].<ref name="tta101">''Tales to Astonish'' #101 (March 1968)</ref><ref name="ih102">''Incredible Hulk'' #102 (April 1968)</ref>
Hogun has been involved in a great many adventures and quests, as a member of the Warriors Three, as an ally of Thor, and on his own. When first seen, Hogun had joined the quest for the power that had cracked the Oversword of [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]].<ref name="jim119">''Journey into Mystery'' #119 (August 1965)</ref> Soon after that, he helped quell a mutiny led by [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]].<ref name="jim122">''Journey into Mystery'' #122 (November 1965)</ref> He then helped repel an attack of Flying Trolls in Thryheim.<ref name="jim124125">''Journey into Mystery'' #124-125 (January–February 1966)</ref> With Thor, he helped defeat the forces of Harokin.<ref name="thor129131">''Thor'' #129-131 (June–August 1966)</ref> With Thor, he then battled the dragon [[Fafnir (Marvel Comics)|Fafnir]].<ref name="thor134136">''Thor'' #134-136 (November 1966-January 1967)</ref> With Thor, he defeated the Mogul of the Mystic Mountain, who had destroyed Hogun's homeland so long ago.<ref name="thor137145">''Thor'' #137-145 (February 1967 - October 1967)</ref> He helped defend Asgard from the [[Destroyer (Thor)|Destroyer]].<ref name="thora2">''Thor Annual'' #2 (September 1966)</ref> He encountered the [[Hulk]].<ref name="tta101">''Tales to Astonish'' #101 (March 1968)</ref><ref name="ih102">''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #102 (April 1968)</ref>


Hogun helped defend Asgard against [[Mangog]].<ref name="thor155157">''Thor'' #155-157 (August - October 1968)</ref> He encountered the [[Silver Surfer]].<ref name="ss4">''Silver Surfer'' #4 (February 1969)</ref> With Thor, he battled the Thermal Man.<ref name="thor169170">''Thor'' #169-170 (October - November 1969)</ref> He helped defend Asgard against [[Surtur (Marvel Comics)|Surtur]].<ref name="thor177">''Thor'' #177 (June 1970)</ref> He helped Thor escape [[Mephisto (comics)|Mephisto]].<ref name="thor180181">''Thor'' #180-181 (September - October 1970)</ref> He became entranced by [[Infinity (Marvel Comics)|Infinity]] and was forced to battle Thor, [[Balder (comics)|Balder]], [[Sif (comics)|Sif]], and other Asgardians. He was freed from his trance by Loki and [[Karnilla]].<ref name="thor185187">''Thor'' #185-187 (February - April 1971)</ref> Hogun is the first to fight back when Loki takes confront of Asgard; he attempts to destroy the villain's power ring with his mace. This fails and Sif talks Loki out of murdering Hogun on the spot.<ref>''Thor'' Vol 1 #192 (September 1971)</ref> With Thor, he was sent on a quest by [[Odin (comics)|Odin]], but returned to help defend Asgard against Mangog again.<ref name="thor195198">''Thor'' #195-198 (January - April 1972)</ref> He was seemingly destroyed by [[Pluto (Marvel Comics)|Pluto]]. but was actually sent to Earth by Odin. With Thor, he battled [[Ego the Living Planet|Ego-Prime]], was exiled to Earth, but then abducted by Mephisto, and ultimately freed by Thor.<ref name="thor201205">''Thor'' #201-205 (July - November 1972)</ref> With Thor and company, he set out on a quest to find the missing Odin. He battled Sssthgar's slavers, [[Mercurio the 4-D Man|Mercurio]], and [[Xorr the God-Jewel|Xorr]]. He defeated doppelgangers created by the wizard Igron.<ref name="thor213217">''Thor'' #213-217 (July - November 1973)</ref>
Hogun helped defend Asgard against [[Mangog]].<ref name="thor155157">''Thor'' #155-157 (August - October 1968)</ref> He encountered the [[Silver Surfer]].<ref name="ss4">''Silver Surfer'' #4 (February 1969)</ref> With Thor, he battled the Thermal Man.<ref name="thor169170">''Thor'' #169-170 (October–November 1969)</ref> He helped defend Asgard against [[Surtur (Marvel Comics)|Surtur]].<ref name="thor177">''Thor'' #177 (June 1970)</ref> He helped Thor escape [[Mephisto (comics)|Mephisto]].<ref name="thor180181">''Thor'' #180-181 (September–October 1970)</ref> He became entranced by Infinity and was forced to battle Thor, [[Balder (comics)|Balder]], [[Sif (comics)|Sif]], and other Asgardians. He was freed from his trance by Loki and [[Karnilla]].<ref name="thor185187">''Thor'' #185-187 (February–April 1971)</ref> Hogun is the first to fight back when Loki takes confront of Asgard; he attempts to destroy the villain's power ring with his mace. This fails and Sif talks Loki out of murdering Hogun on the spot.<ref>''Thor'' #192 (September 1971)</ref> With Thor, he was sent on a quest by [[Odin (comics)|Odin]], but returned to help defend Asgard against Mangog again.<ref name="thor195198">''Thor'' #195-198 (January–April 1972)</ref> He was seemingly destroyed by [[Pluto (Marvel Comics)|Pluto]]. but was actually sent to Earth by Odin. With Thor, he battled [[Ego the Living Planet|Ego-Prime]], was exiled to Earth, but then abducted by Mephisto, and ultimately freed by Thor.<ref name="thor201205">''Thor'' #201-205 (July–November 1972)</ref> With Thor and company, he set out on a quest to find the missing Odin. He battled Sssthgar's slavers, [[Mercurio the 4-D Man|Mercurio]], and [[Xorr the God-Jewel|Xorr]]. He defeated doppelgangers created by the wizard Igron.<ref name="thor213217">''Thor'' #213-217 (July–November 1973)</ref>


With Thor, Hogun later battled [[Zarrko|Zarrko the Tomorrow Man]].<ref name="thor242245">''Thor'' #242-245 (December 1975 - March 1976)</ref> He defeated diamond exchange robbers in New York.<ref name="ms30">''Marvel Spotlight'' #30 (October 1976)</ref> With Thor, he helped depose the usurpers Mangog and Igron.<ref name="thor248250">''Thor'' #248-250 (June - August 1976)</ref> With Thor, he set out on a quest to find Odin, who was missing again. He battled Spoor, the [[Grey Gargoyle]], and the Soul-Survivors.<ref name="thor256263">''Thor'' #256-263 (February - September 1977)</ref> He defeated the [[Executioner (comics)|Executioner]] and the [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]]. He battled the Destroyer and Loki.<ref name="thor264266">''Thor'' #264-266 (October - December 1977)</ref> He helped defend Asgard against Ragnarok.<ref name="thor274278">''Thor'' #274-278 (August - December 1978)</ref> He battled the dragon Fafnir again.<ref name="thor287288">''Thor'' #287-288 (September - October 1979)</ref>
With Thor, Hogun later battled [[Zarrko|Zarrko the Tomorrow Man]].<ref name="thor242245">''Thor'' #242-245 (December 1975-March 1976)</ref> He defeated diamond exchange robbers in New York.<ref name="ms30">''Marvel Spotlight'' #30 (October 1976)</ref> With Thor, he helped depose the usurpers Mangog and Igron.<ref name="thor248250">''Thor'' #248-250 (June–August 1976)</ref> With Thor, he set out on a quest to find Odin, who was missing again. He battled Spoor, the [[Grey Gargoyle]], and the Soul-Survivors.<ref name="thor256263">''Thor'' #256-263 (February–September 1977)</ref> He defeated the [[Executioner (comics)|Executioner]] and the [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]]. He battled the Destroyer and Loki.<ref name="thor264266">''Thor'' #264-266 (October–December 1977)</ref> He helped defend Asgard against Ragnarok.<ref name="thor274278">''Thor'' #274-278 (August–December 1978)</ref> He battled the dragon Fafnir again.<ref name="thor287288">''Thor'' #287-288 (September–October 1979)</ref>


Hogun later battled the forces of Surtur on Earth.<ref name="avengers249">''Avengers'' #249 (November 1984)</ref><ref name="thor350352">''Thor'' #350-352 (December 1984 - February 1985)</ref> Later, Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys from Earth, Kevin and Mick. Hogun realizes the boys needed something more in order to grow and prosper in Asgard. He gave them portions of the Apples of Idunn, fruit that gave the gods long life and strength. Hogun and Fandral also convey to the boys that any child of Volstagg's is their child as well and will be watched out for.<ref>''Thor'' #374-376 (1987)</ref>
Hogun later battled the forces of Surtur on Earth.<ref name="avengers249">''The Avengers'' #249 (November 1984)</ref><ref name="thor350352">''Thor'' #350-352 (December 1984-February 1985)</ref> Later, Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys from Earth, Kevin and Mick. Hogun realizes the boys needed something more in order to grow and prosper in Asgard. He gave them portions of the Apples of Idunn, fruit that gave the gods long life and strength. Hogun and Fandral also convey to the boys that any child of Volstagg's is their child as well and will be watched out for.<ref>''Thor'' #374-376 (1987)</ref>


He was then sent to Earth to locate Thor, but suffered a concussion and dementia. He battled [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]], and was marked for death by [[Seth (Marvel Comics)|Seth]].<ref name="thor392393">''Thor'' #392-393 (June - July 1988)</ref><ref name="thor395">''Thor'' #395 (September 1988)</ref> Hogun learned the value of trickery and silliness over a mace blow in an adventure that saved a stricken groomsman and saved Asgard from certain doom.<ref name="mf36">''Marvel Fanfare'' #34-36 (1987-1988)</ref> He helped to defend Asgard against the forces of Seth.<ref name="thor398400">''Thor'' #398-400 (December 1988 - February 1989)</ref> His quest with Thor to seek Ulagg the Grand Enchanter was later recounted.<ref name="thor404406">''Thor'' #404-406 (June - August 1989)</ref> He helped the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] battle [[Blastaar]].<ref name="avengers310">''Avengers'' #310 (November 1989)</ref> He was rescued from Flying Trolls by the New Mutants.<ref name="nm84">''New Mutants'' #84 (December 1989)</ref> Hogun also helped battle [[Ymir (Marvel Comics)|Ymir]] and Surtur.<ref name="thor421426">''Thor'' #421-426 (August - November 1990)</ref>
He was then sent to Earth to locate Thor, but suffered a concussion and dementia. He battled [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]], and was marked for death by [[Seth (Marvel Comics)|Seth]].<ref name="thor392393">''Thor'' #392-393 (June–July 1988)</ref><ref name="thor395">''Thor'' #395 (September 1988)</ref> Hogun learned the value of trickery and silliness over a mace blow in an adventure that saved a stricken groomsman and saved Asgard from certain doom.<ref name="mf36">''Marvel Fanfare'' #34-36 (1987-1988)</ref> He helped to defend Asgard against the forces of Seth.<ref name="thor398400">''Thor'' #398-400 (December 1988 - February 1989)</ref> His quest with Thor to seek Ulagg the Grand Enchanter was later recounted.<ref name="thor404406">''Thor'' #404-406 (June–August 1989)</ref> He helped the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] battle [[Blastaar]].<ref name="avengers310">''The Avengers'' #310 (November 1989)</ref> He was rescued from Flying Trolls by the New Mutants.<ref name="nm84">''The New Mutants'' #84 (December 1989)</ref> Hogun also helped battle [[Ymir (Marvel Comics)|Ymir]] and Surtur.<ref name="thor421426">''Thor'' #421-426 (August–November 1990)</ref>


In 2005 a mini-series was published centering on Thor and his allies in the Warriors Three, called ''Thor: Blood Oath''. In it Thor and the Warriors Three are sent on a quest as penance for accidentally killing an enemy giant during a time of peace. Hogun heroically endures the assaults of the Egyptian god, Thoth, to shout three names at Thoth's temple to fulfill their quest. He was also the only member of the group able to dominate the bloodthirsty spirit of Chulain's spear, and prevent a murderous rampage. Although the group fails in their quest, through the use of each warrior's unique capabilities, the adventure eventually comes to a good end.
In 2005 a mini-series was published centering on Thor and his allies in the Warriors Three, called ''Thor: Blood Oath''. In it Thor and the Warriors Three are sent on a quest as penance for accidentally killing an enemy giant during a time of peace. Hogun heroically endures the assaults of the Egyptian god, Thoth, to shout three names at Thoth's temple to fulfill their quest. He was also the only member of the group able to dominate the bloodthirsty spirit of Chulain's spear, and prevent a murderous rampage. Although the group fails in their quest, through the use of each warrior's unique capabilities, the adventure eventually comes to a good end.


Hogun dies in [[Ragnarök]] fairly early.<ref name="thorv282">''Thor'' vol. 2, #82 (September 2004)</ref> Later, however, he is found alive and well, under the name Leo Kincaid, and was restored by Thor.<ref name="thorv34">''Thor'' vol. 3, #4 (December 2007)</ref> He establishes a new life in Asgard. Hogun is one of the army of Asgardians and Earth based heroes who help protect it during the 'Siege' invasion; Norman Osborn had attacked with an army of Earth supervillains.<ref>''New Avengers'' #63 (May 2010)</ref>
Hogun dies in [[Ragnarök]] fairly early.<ref name="thorv282">''Thor'' vol. 2 #82 (September 2004)</ref> Later, however, he is found alive and well, under the name Leo Kincaid, and was restored by Thor.<ref name="thorv34">''Thor'' vol. 3 #4 (December 2007)</ref> He establishes a new life in Asgard. Hogun is one of the army of Asgardians and Earth based heroes who help protect it during the 'Siege' invasion; Norman Osborn had attacked with an army of Earth supervillains.<ref>''The New Avengers'' #63 (May 2010)</ref>


When Thor vanishes and Mjolnir chooses a female wielder, Hogun and Fandral quest throughout the known galaxy for the Odinson. This is especially important as Odin himself has become irrational. Volstagg chooses to stay behind, having taken on many duties, including the care of Thor's lady love [[Jane Foster (comics)|Jane Foster]], who has become ill.<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' #3 (January 2016)</ref>
When Thor vanishes and Mjolnir chooses a female wielder, Hogun and Fandral quest throughout the known galaxy for the Odinson. This is especially important as Odin himself has become irrational. Volstagg chooses to stay behind, having taken on many duties, including the care of Thor's lady love [[Jane Foster (comics)|Jane Foster]], who has become ill.<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' #3 (January 2016)</ref>
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===Marvel Adventures===
===Marvel Adventures===
The Warriors Three appear briefly in the ''[[Marvel Adventures]]'' universe in a supporting capacity.<ref name="mashv25">''[[Marvel Adventures]]: Super Heroes'' vol. 2, #5 (November 2010)</ref> Hogun is showing having spent some time as a rock, before being the first Asgardian to be freed from Malekith's transformation spell.<ref>''Marvel Adventures: The Avengers'' Vol 1 #15 (October, 2007)</ref>
The Warriors Three appear briefly in the ''[[Marvel Adventures]]'' universe in a supporting capacity.<ref name="mashv25">''[[Marvel Adventures]]: Super Heroes'' vol. 2 #5 (November 2010)</ref> Hogun is showing having spent some time as a rock, before being the first Asgardian to be freed from Malekith's transformation spell.<ref>''Marvel Adventures: The Avengers'' #15 (October, 2007)</ref>


===Marvel Zombies===
===Marvel Zombies===
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===Ultimate Marvel===
===Ultimate Marvel===
Hogun and with the Warriors Three appear in [[Ultimate Marvel]], first appearing in ''[[Ultimate Comics: Thor]]'', a prequel to ''[[The Ultimates (comic book)|The Ultimates]]'' As with Fandral and Volstagg he is shown willing to sacrifice himself in order to delay an invasion by Frost Giants.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Thor'' #1-4 (2011)</ref> He is later killed, along with all other Asgardians besides [[Ultimate Thor|Thor]] in ''[[Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates]]''. His spirit, among those of the other fallen warriors, appears to Thor and informs Thor that he has "become" [[Valhalla]] by being the last of his kind.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #2 (October 2011)</ref>
Hogun and with the Warriors Three appear in [[Ultimate Marvel]], first appearing in ''[[Ultimate Comics: Thor]]'', a prequel to ''[[The Ultimates (comic book)|The Ultimates]]'' As with Fandral and Volstagg he is shown willing to sacrifice himself to delay an invasion by Frost Giants.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Thor'' #1-4 (2011)</ref> He is later killed, along with all other Asgardians besides [[Ultimate Thor|Thor]] in ''[[Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates]]''. His spirit, among those of the other fallen warriors, appears to Thor and informs Thor that he has "become" [[Valhalla]] by being the last of his kind.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Ultimates'' #2 (October 2011)</ref>


==In other media==
==In other media==
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===Television===
===Television===
* Hogun appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'', voiced by [[Travis Willingham]].
* Hogun (alongside the other Warriors Three members) appear in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'' episode "Oh Brother". He, and the other Warriors Three members are shown fighting an army of Frost Giants. In "Mental Organism Designed Only For Kissing" and "Invader From the Dark Dimension", he, Fandral, and Volstagg are featured in a flashback being in a band with Thor.
* Hogun appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' episode "The Siege of Asgard".
* Hogun appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' episode "The Siege of Asgard".
* Hogun appears in the ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' episode "For Asgard", voiced by [[Clancy Brown]] in an [[Australian accent]]. He assists his fellow Warriors Three members, Thor, Heimdall, and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. in fighting Malekith the Accursed and his fellow Dark Elves.
* Hogun appears in the ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' episode "For Asgard", voiced by [[Clancy Brown]].<ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Hogun Voices (Thor) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Thor/Hogun/ |access-date=January 14, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version speaks in an [[Australian accent]].
* Hogun appears in the ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' episode "Asgard War Part One: Lightning Strikes," voiced by [[Travis Willingham]].{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} He accompanies Thor in the war against Spartax.
* Hogun appears in the ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' episode "Asgard War, Part One: Lightning Strikes," voiced by [[Travis Willingham]].<ref name="btva2" />
* An alternate universe version of Hogun appears in the ''[[What If...? (TV series)|What If...?]]'' episode "[[What If... Thor Were an Only Child?]]", voiced by David Chen.<ref name="btva2" />


===Film===
===Film===
* Hogun makes an appearance in the animated direct-to-video film ''[[Hulk Vs|Hulk vs. Thor]]'' voiced by [[Paul Dobson (actor)|Paul Dobson]]. He along with the rest of the [[Warriors Three]] blindly ride off to battle the [[Hulk]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://efilmcritic.com/review.php?movie=18391&reviewer=402 |title=Movie Review - Hulk Vs. |author=Mel Valentin |date=January 28, 2009|publisher=efilmcritic.com |access-date=September 8, 2010}}</ref>
* Hogun appears in ''[[Hulk Vs|Hulk vs. Thor]]'', voiced by [[Paul Dobson (actor)|Paul Dobson]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://efilmcritic.com/review.php?movie=18391&reviewer=402 |title=Movie Review - Hulk Vs. |author=Mel Valentin |date=January 28, 2009 |publisher=efilmcritic.com |access-date=September 8, 2010 |archive-date=March 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321063633/http://efilmcritic.com/review.php?movie=18391 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="btva2" />
* Hogun is a supporting character in the ''[[Thor: Tales of Asgard]]'' animated direct-to-video, voiced again by Paul Dobson.<ref name="ttoaanimatedclip">{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/story/15601/new_thor_tales_of_asgard_movie_clip |title=New Thor: Tales of Asgard Movie Clip |date=2011-04-08 |publisher=[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]].com |access-date=2011-04-09}}</ref>
* Hogun appears in ''[[Thor: Tales of Asgard]]'', voiced again by Paul Dobson.<ref name="ttoaanimatedclip">{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/story/15601/new_thor_tales_of_asgard_movie_clip |title=New Thor: Tales of Asgard Movie Clip |date=2011-04-08 |publisher=[[Marvel.com]] |access-date=2011-04-09}}</ref>
* Hogun is played by [[Tadanobu Asano]] in the 2011 [[Marvel Studios]] live-action film ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]''.<ref name="three">{{cite news|url=http://marvel.com/news/moviestories.10317.Thor_Update~colon~_Warriors_Three_Cast/|title=Thor Update: Warriors Three Cast|publisher=[[Marvel Entertainment|Marvel]].com|date=2009-11-16|access-date=2009-11-16}}</ref> Asano reprises the role in ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'',<ref name="thedarkworld">{{cite web|first=Noelene |last=Clark |date=2012-08-02 |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/08/02/thor-the-dark-world-christopher-eccleston-is-villain-malekith/#/0 |title='Thor: The Dark World': Christopher Eccleston is villain Malekith |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |access-date=2012-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808020655/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/08/02/thor-the-dark-world-christopher-eccleston-is-villain-malekith/ |archive-date=2012-08-08 |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wdsmediafile.com/media/ThorRagnarok/writen-material/ThorRagnarok59d97e5bd2b22.pdf |title=Thor: Ragnarok Press Kit |publisher=[[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] |access-date=October 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103153628/http://www.wdsmediafile.com/media/ThorRagnarok/writen-material/ThorRagnarok59d97e5bd2b22.pdf |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> ''Thor: The Dark World'' reveals that this version of Hogun is a Vanir from Vanaheim. In ''Thor: Ragnarok'', he is killed battling [[Hela (comics)|Hela]], and is the last of the Warriors Three to fall to her, Hela killing Volstagg and Fandral on arrival in Asgard while Hogun leads the kingdom's soldiers against her in a final stand before he is killed.
* Hogun appears in media set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]], portrayed by [[Tadanobu Asano]].<ref name="three">{{cite news|url=http://marvel.com/news/moviestories.10317.Thor_Update~colon~_Warriors_Three_Cast/|title=Thor Update: Warriors Three Cast|publisher=[[Marvel Entertainment|Marvel]].com|date=2009-11-16|access-date=2009-11-16}}</ref> This version is a [[Vanir]] from [[Vanaheimr]]. Introduced in the film ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', Asano reprises the role in ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]''<ref name="thedarkworld">{{cite web|first=Noelene |last=Clark |date=2012-08-02 |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/08/02/thor-the-dark-world-christopher-eccleston-is-villain-malekith/#/0 |title='Thor: The Dark World': Christopher Eccleston is villain Malekith |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |access-date=2012-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808020655/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/08/02/thor-the-dark-world-christopher-eccleston-is-villain-malekith/ |archive-date=2012-08-08 |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wdsmediafile.com/media/ThorRagnarok/writen-material/ThorRagnarok59d97e5bd2b22.pdf |title=Thor: Ragnarok Press Kit |publisher=[[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] |access-date=October 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103153628/http://www.wdsmediafile.com/media/ThorRagnarok/writen-material/ThorRagnarok59d97e5bd2b22.pdf |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In the latter film, he is killed by [[Hela (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Hela]].


===Video games===
===Video games===
* Hogun appears as an unlockable character in ''[[Marvel: Avengers Alliance]]''.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}} He is won as a prize character after winning the Season 14 PVP Tournament. He specially interacts in the party with Fandral and Volstagg if they are among the player's party.
* Hogun appears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Marvel Avengers Alliance]]''.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}}
* Hogun appears in ''[[Thor: The Dark World - The Official Game]]'', voiced by Ken Kensei.<ref name="btva2" />
* He also appears as an unlockable character in the video game ''[[Lego Marvel Avengers]]''.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}
*Hogun is a playable character and a boss in ''[[Marvel Future Fight]]'' .{{citation needed|date=November 2017}}
* Hogun appears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]''.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}
*Hogun appears as a playable character and boss in ''[[Marvel Future Fight]]''.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}}


===Toys===
=== Merchandise ===
* A figure of Hogun was released in [[Hasbro]]'s 3.75" ''[[Thor: The Mighty Avenger (toy line)|Thor: The Mighty Avenger]]'' movie tie-in line. Due to trademark issues, the figure is marketed as '''Marvel's Hogun'''.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/shop/details.cfm?guid=1097A6E8-5056-900B-1075-CAA265EF70A6&product_id=28212&src=endeca Hasbro.com - THOR The Mighty Avenger Blade Battle MARVEL'S HOGUN]</ref>
* A figure of Hogun was released in [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Thor: The Mighty Avenger (toy line)|Thor: The Mighty Avenger]]'' tie-in line. Due to trademark issues, the figure is marketed as '''Marvel's Hogun'''.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/shop/details.cfm?guid=1097A6E8-5056-900B-1075-CAA265EF70A6&product_id=28212&src=endeca Hasbro.com - THOR The Mighty Avenger Blade Battle MARVEL'S HOGUN]</ref>


==References==
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Hogun
Hogun the Grim (right) of the Warriors Three.
Art by Olivier Coipel.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #119 (August 1965)
Created byStan Lee (Writer)
Jack Kirby (Artist)
In-story information
Full nameHogun
SpeciesAsgardian
Team affiliationsWarriors Three
Thor Corps
Notable aliasesHogun the Grim
AbilitiesSuperb hand-to-hand combatant and horseman
Excellent battlefield warrior
Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability
Healing factor
Extended lifespan

Hogun the Grim 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 in the Marvel Universe.

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

Publication history

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Hogun first appeared in Journey into Mystery #119 (August 1965), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Writer Stan Lee envisioned him as sharing several traits with characters played by actor Charles Bronson.[1]

Fictional character biography

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Hogun is a member of a trio of Asgardian adventurers consisting of Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim, and Volstagg the Valiant and referred to as the Warriors Three. They were members of the supporting cast in Marvel's Thor comics and usually provided comic relief and side-adventures.

Hogun is not Aesir like most of the Asgardians. Also, his unnamed homeland was conquered long ago by Mogul of the Mystic Mountain, who slew Hogun's forebears and laid waste to the land.[2] For a time he was apprenticed to the stone carvers. He joined with Volstagg and Fandral to judge a dare and formed a lifelong friendship. This dare, the "petting" of the Fenris wolf, led to a humiliating defeat for all three men. Afterwards, legends and tales would then stop referring to Hogun in cheerful terms and use dour, negative names.[3]

He is primarily characterized by his brusque, taciturn, and often short-tempered demeanor. He is the brooding pessimist of the group, as opposed to Volstagg's irrepressible good humor and Fandral's brash heroism. He is a fierce and unrelenting warrior, a collector of weaponry and often the voice of reason for the Warriors Three.

Hogun has been involved in a great many adventures and quests, as a member of the Warriors Three, as an ally of Thor, and on his own. When first seen, Hogun had joined the quest for the power that had cracked the Oversword of Asgard.[4] Soon after that, he helped quell a mutiny led by Loki.[5] He then helped repel an attack of Flying Trolls in Thryheim.[6] With Thor, he helped defeat the forces of Harokin.[7] With Thor, he then battled the dragon Fafnir.[8] With Thor, he defeated the Mogul of the Mystic Mountain, who had destroyed Hogun's homeland so long ago.[9] He helped defend Asgard from the Destroyer.[10] He encountered the Hulk.[11][12]

Hogun helped defend Asgard against Mangog.[13] He encountered the Silver Surfer.[14] With Thor, he battled the Thermal Man.[15] He helped defend Asgard against Surtur.[16] He helped Thor escape Mephisto.[17] He became entranced by Infinity and was forced to battle Thor, Balder, Sif, and other Asgardians. He was freed from his trance by Loki and Karnilla.[18] Hogun is the first to fight back when Loki takes confront of Asgard; he attempts to destroy the villain's power ring with his mace. This fails and Sif talks Loki out of murdering Hogun on the spot.[19] With Thor, he was sent on a quest by Odin, but returned to help defend Asgard against Mangog again.[20] He was seemingly destroyed by Pluto. but was actually sent to Earth by Odin. With Thor, he battled Ego-Prime, was exiled to Earth, but then abducted by Mephisto, and ultimately freed by Thor.[21] With Thor and company, he set out on a quest to find the missing Odin. He battled Sssthgar's slavers, Mercurio, and Xorr. He defeated doppelgangers created by the wizard Igron.[22]

With Thor, Hogun later battled Zarrko the Tomorrow Man.[23] He defeated diamond exchange robbers in New York.[24] With Thor, he helped depose the usurpers Mangog and Igron.[25] With Thor, he set out on a quest to find Odin, who was missing again. He battled Spoor, the Grey Gargoyle, and the Soul-Survivors.[26] He defeated the Executioner and the Enchantress. He battled the Destroyer and Loki.[27] He helped defend Asgard against Ragnarok.[28] He battled the dragon Fafnir again.[29]

Hogun later battled the forces of Surtur on Earth.[30][31] Later, Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys from Earth, Kevin and Mick. Hogun realizes the boys needed something more in order to grow and prosper in Asgard. He gave them portions of the Apples of Idunn, fruit that gave the gods long life and strength. Hogun and Fandral also convey to the boys that any child of Volstagg's is their child as well and will be watched out for.[32]

He was then sent to Earth to locate Thor, but suffered a concussion and dementia. He battled Daredevil, and was marked for death by Seth.[33][34] Hogun learned the value of trickery and silliness over a mace blow in an adventure that saved a stricken groomsman and saved Asgard from certain doom.[35] He helped to defend Asgard against the forces of Seth.[36] His quest with Thor to seek Ulagg the Grand Enchanter was later recounted.[37] He helped the Avengers battle Blastaar.[38] He was rescued from Flying Trolls by the New Mutants.[39] Hogun also helped battle Ymir and Surtur.[40]

In 2005 a mini-series was published centering on Thor and his allies in the Warriors Three, called Thor: Blood Oath. In it Thor and the Warriors Three are sent on a quest as penance for accidentally killing an enemy giant during a time of peace. Hogun heroically endures the assaults of the Egyptian god, Thoth, to shout three names at Thoth's temple to fulfill their quest. He was also the only member of the group able to dominate the bloodthirsty spirit of Chulain's spear, and prevent a murderous rampage. Although the group fails in their quest, through the use of each warrior's unique capabilities, the adventure eventually comes to a good end.

Hogun dies in Ragnarök fairly early.[41] Later, however, he is found alive and well, under the name Leo Kincaid, and was restored by Thor.[42] He establishes a new life in Asgard. Hogun is one of the army of Asgardians and Earth based heroes who help protect it during the 'Siege' invasion; Norman Osborn had attacked with an army of Earth supervillains.[43]

When Thor vanishes and Mjolnir chooses a female wielder, Hogun and Fandral quest throughout the known galaxy for the Odinson. This is especially important as Odin himself has become irrational. Volstagg chooses to stay behind, having taken on many duties, including the care of Thor's lady love Jane Foster, who has become ill.[44]

Powers and abilities

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Hogun possesses the conventional superhuman abilities of an Asgardian male.

Hogun is superhumanly strong, his strength being somewhat greater than that of the average Asgardian. Hogun is also extremely long lived, though not immortal, and ages at a pace much slower than humans. The tissues of his body are also more resilient than those of a human, rendering him much more resistant to physical injury. If he is injured, his body is able to heal itself with superhuman speed and efficiency. Hogun's superior musculature and metabolism grants him superhuman levels of stamina. Like all Asgardians, Hogun's bone, skin and muscle are much denser than that of a human, which helps to contribute to his superhuman strength and durability.

Hogun is an excellent overall battlefield warrior, a superb hand-to-hand combatant and horseman. He is highly proficient in the use of all Asgardian weapons, and is a master of bludgeoning weapons, especially the mace. He is also sometimes armed with a sword. He has also demonstrated skill in the area of battlefield medicine and healing arts, though he makes no claim of being a healer of any real proficiency. He has also used the Elixir of Recovery, an Asgardian medical potion.

Other versions

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Earth X

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In the alternate Earth X reality, the Asgardians were actually aliens that were manipulated by the Celestials into believing they were the Gods of Norse myth. When the lie was revealed, "Hogun" and the other Asgardians briefly resumed their alien form, but later returned to their Asgardian forms.[45] Hogun was seen again when the Warriors Three were sent against Doctor Strange, who had led a force to Asgard to rescue Clea. Hogun and his friends died in the battle.[46]

Marvel Adventures

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The Warriors Three appear briefly in the Marvel Adventures universe in a supporting capacity.[47] Hogun is showing having spent some time as a rock, before being the first Asgardian to be freed from Malekith's transformation spell.[48]

Marvel Zombies

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In the Marvel Zombies alternate universe, many heroes attend Nick Fury's briefing on how to deal with the zombie plague, including Hogun.[49]

Mutant X

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Hogun was one of many who fought the Beyonder and died in the Mutant X universe.[50]

Thor: The Mighty Avenger

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A young Thor meets the Warriors Three in Thor: The Mighty Avenger. They hold a secret they cannot tell, namely why Thor's memories is in tatters.[51]

Ultimate Marvel

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Hogun and with the Warriors Three appear in Ultimate Marvel, first appearing in Ultimate Comics: Thor, a prequel to The Ultimates As with Fandral and Volstagg he is shown willing to sacrifice himself to delay an invasion by Frost Giants.[52] He is later killed, along with all other Asgardians besides Thor in Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates. His spirit, among those of the other fallen warriors, appears to Thor and informs Thor that he has "become" Valhalla by being the last of his kind.[53]

In other media

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Tadanobu Asano (left) as Hogun in the 2011 film, Thor.

Television

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Film

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Video games

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Merchandise

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References

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  1. ^ Cooke, Jon B. (Editor); Thomas, Roy (Interviewer). "Stan the Man & Roy the Boy: A Conversation Between Stan Lee and Roy Thomas " Archived 2009-02-18 at the Wayback Machine, TwoMorrows. reprinted from Comic Book Artist #2, accessed May 8, 2011.
  2. ^ Thor #137 (February 1967)
  3. ^ Warriors Three #1-4 (2010-2011)
  4. ^ Journey into Mystery #119 (August 1965)
  5. ^ Journey into Mystery #122 (November 1965)
  6. ^ Journey into Mystery #124-125 (January–February 1966)
  7. ^ Thor #129-131 (June–August 1966)
  8. ^ Thor #134-136 (November 1966-January 1967)
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  14. ^ Silver Surfer #4 (February 1969)
  15. ^ Thor #169-170 (October–November 1969)
  16. ^ Thor #177 (June 1970)
  17. ^ Thor #180-181 (September–October 1970)
  18. ^ Thor #185-187 (February–April 1971)
  19. ^ Thor #192 (September 1971)
  20. ^ Thor #195-198 (January–April 1972)
  21. ^ Thor #201-205 (July–November 1972)
  22. ^ Thor #213-217 (July–November 1973)
  23. ^ Thor #242-245 (December 1975-March 1976)
  24. ^ Marvel Spotlight #30 (October 1976)
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  60. ^ Hasbro.com - THOR The Mighty Avenger Blade Battle MARVEL'S HOGUN
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  • Hogun at the Marvel Universe wiki