#Warriors three

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Loki stopping mid-marketplace brawl with Thor and the Warriors Four to carefully purchase an item he thinks Sigyn would like then resuming the fighting.

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🐍 You come, Brother~

⚡ ... Wtf

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2004's Thor Vol.2 #80-85 (LGY : #582-587) covers by Steve Epting, Laura Martin & Frank D'Armata. Source Source Source Source Source

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Asgardians project on Loki

Asgardians are jealous of Loki. The reason Loki is so belittled and gaslighted is because people like to use him, but also in order to keep gaining favours from him, they need to keep him needy of their praise and blah blah blah. I think a lot of us know how it works, so I won't explain that. On the other hand, Loki has something they don't, which is what makes him 'untrustworthy'. Loki is adaptable, curious and dedicated, as well as other amazing traits.

Loki is "burdened with a glorious purpose". He has a bright star, and people who do not have a bright star as well tend to see that star, and want to dim it. (Yes, I believe there's a spiritual side to it.)

Loki can easily acknowledge (and has) that he's jealous of Thor, but when others call him jealous they are projecting. They especially do this when Loki outwits them. They don't even have to be jealous of Loki, they must've had their ego bruised by him in one way or another.

Sif is close to Thor, but she would never be able to surpass Loki's level of closeness, which sucks, because Loki and Thor barely have any similarities. Why is Thor so insistent on attaching Loki to his side? Thor doesn't need Loki. Thor shouldn't want Loki. Sif and Loki mirror each other. Sif is a warrior lady, most likely with a mission to bring greatness back in the name of female warriors, considering the fiasco of Hela and the Valkyries. Loki is a practisioner of magic, which is seen as feminine, and can battle without magic efficiently, as is expected of a prince. Loki can go both ways, but Sif would never be able to do such a thing.

Hogun is that non-white friend in an all white friend group who's willing to forget and disregard his own ethnic background for those white friends. Excluding the whole Jotun Loki thing, Loki and Thor are both mix-raised, seeing as Frigga is from Vanaheim (according to fandom anyways). Loki clearly inherited a lot of Vanaheimian(?) traits, including the black hair, despite having an Asgardian king for a father. If Loki behaves like a Vanaheimian despite having an Asgardian upbringing, how would Asgardians perceive Hogun? Hogun is threatened by Loki and is determined to drive him out of the friend group. On the other hand of this halfblood envy, Loki makes Hogun feel ashamed. A half Asgardian managed to out-Vanaheim the full blooded Vanaheimian.

Fandral and Volstagg? I don't know, I don't care about them. Maybe Volstagg isn't a very smart person and is jealous of Loki's wit, whereas Fandral is an enabler who's there to be a soft blow. He's a reassurance to Loki's insecurity. He's nice so Loki would think "hey, at least there's one person that's okay with me" and still hangs out with them so that they can benefit from him.

I can imagine Loki has quite the reputation. And when you have a reputation, people talk. Loki is intelligent, diplomatic and pretty much has the significant traits of both Odin and Frigga. Loki is hard working, and tries different things. He's a problem solver, and adapts well to cold weather. I could see Thor views this as Loki outshining him, which is why he could never understand how Loki believed he was in Thor's shadow. Thor thought that Loki was better than him, and suspected that maybe Loki knew it too, and made sure to remind Loki which son was in charge. Which son truly had favour. Which son really mattered. Thor cares for and loves Loki, but is also jealous of how much skill and significance Loki has, even though that skill is a result of Loki's determination, trial and errors. Loki was able to butter people up with his silver tongue, but Thor put people on edge with his loudness and forwardness.

Edit: There are more reasons I can come up with for Thor to be jealous of Loki. First off, Thor felt the only significance he had as the son of Odin was that he was the first born. That's the only relevancy he has. Personality wise, he's the typical Asgardian warrior, with the brashness, light hair and being ready for battle. Loki, on the other hand, has many amazing feats, and stands out. Thor would most likely (or is expected to) become a copy paste of Odin, whereas Loki has an identity of his own. Loki can become whatever he wants, and be whoever he wants outside royalty. Thor's destiny is to be the king and remain stagnant.

What makes it worse is that being a male mage is frowned upon for sexist reasons, but Loki ultimately gets away with it. Being the 2nd prince may play a huge factor, but you'd think that Odin would try to put a stop to that. If he did, he wasn't successful, because Loki's a known seidr practitioner to all of Asgard. I don't think Thor would've been allowed, perhaps heavily discouraged from it.

Frigga is a warbride (according to fandom again), and possibly has stockholm syndrome. I guess she's jealous of Loki's freedom. Loki is technically Odin's servant, and one who can easily gain freedom by leaving the family. Thing is, he's a great employee, and they don't want to lose him. He needs to be convinced that he has no one, and has no other opportunities. She loves Loki, but is willing to have him suffer like she does. She needs someone to be trapped with her. She needs that company. She is unknowingly working as Odin's puppet as she does this, because she herself cannot leave.

Heimdall's all seeing eyes can't spot Loki, and that gets on his nerves. This guy doesn't understand that some people find it creepy to be watched, so he can only assume that Loki is up to something. He must be! Why is he hiding himself before stepping into the shower? Why is he hiding himself as he sleeps?

Odin??? I'm not sure. Every abusive, narcissistic parent is envious of their child about something. Sometimes that envy is over nothing. Odin makes declarations of peace, but Loki is the true embodiment of that (ignoring Thor Ragnarok). Odin looked for trouble, but Loki does anything in his power to make it a last resort.

Odin obviously saw Loki as lesser. To have that lesser become the person Odin claimed to be must be a giant bruise to his ego.

[lokitism]

Loki: *breathes*

The warriors three and Lady Sif: OMG STFUUU

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Loki: Agent of Asgard #14

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Cover of the Day: Thor #276 (October, 1978) Art by John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Gaspar Saladino

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The Mighty Thor #352 cover by Walter Simonson

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Thor

Art by Glen Orbik

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What if....Thor and the Warriors Three stopped World War Hulk?

In this AU, Donald Blake and the Warriors Three are flying back from Africa on a plane when they hear the news about Hulk's attack. Blake turns into Thor to lead the others against the Hulk's forces. Thor and the Hulk engage in a massive battle across Manhattan while the Warriors Three fight the Warbound. Also, Korg the Kronan recognizes Thor as he used to be an opponent of the Thunder God. Hulk and Thor kept on fighting until they stop when they hear the civilians needing help in destroyed tunnels so they work together to save them. Thor manages to talk through to the Hulk, convincing him to give up his vendetta rampage. Back at Madison Square Garden, the Warbound have discovered Miek's role (off-panel) in the destruction of Sakaar and have surrendered. Then, Sentry arrives to find the battle was already over. Thor negotiates a settlement for all parties with the Hulk and his forces returning to rebuild Sakaar and leave Earth in peace.

What If? World War Hulk #1, 2009

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Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg 

by Charles Vess

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I saw a post talking about beach episodes

now my brain is delightedly imagining the following:

Loki is making sandcastles that are physically impossible. He gets sunburned. Everyone laughs at him but it's a friendly laugh at him although he is still not wholly amused

Hildegund has made snacks for everyone but Volstagg ate them all because he can't get enough of his wife's cooking

Hogun is pretending not to enjoy himself, but the sunset makes him smile

Fandral and Thor are playing volleyball with strategic shirtlessness (there are hot chicks nearby)

Sif is swimming. Thor gets distracted watching her (she is, after all, a hot chick) and gets a volleyball to the noggin. Fandral and Loki tease him, Volstagg speaks wistfully of young love.

jokes are made about Volstagg floating out with the tide and/or being a buoy

when night falls and they go to roast marshmallows or fish that they've caught, it's Hogun who actually starts the singing

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Chris Stevens - Ms. Marvel #1 and The Mighty Thor #1 (2016) Source

Plus Lockjaw.

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September 29, 2024

Happy 44 Birthday to Zachary Levi.