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'''Asgard''' is a fictional realm and its capital city appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by [[Stan Lee]], [[Larry Lieber]] and [[Jack Kirby]], the realm first appeared in ''[[Journey into Mystery]]'' #85 (October 1962).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=2022-06-11 |title=Thor Just Destroyed Asgard's Most Important Monument |url=https://www.cbr.com/banner-of-war-thor-destroys-bifrost-hulk-marvel/ |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crye |first=John |date=2020-09-25 |title=The Untold Truth Of Marvel's Asgard |url=https://www.looper.com/252175/the-untold-truth-of-marvels-asgard/ |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=Looper |language=en-US}}</ref> Based on the [[Asgard|realm of the same name]] from [[Germanic mythology]] (particularly [[Norse mythology|Norse]]), Asgard is home to the Asgardians and other beings adapted from Norse mythology. It features prominently in stories that follow the Marvel Comics superhero [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]].

Asgard has appeared in comics and various media adaptations, including the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] films ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011), ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'' (2013), ''[[Avengers: Age of Ultron]]'' (2015), ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'' (2017), ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'' (2019), and the [[Disney+]] series ''[[Loki (TV series)|Loki]]'' (2021). Eventually, Asgard was relocated to Earth in [[Norway]] and appeared in ''Avengers: Endgame'' and ''[[Thor: Love and Thunder]]'' (2022).

==Fictional history==
According to Asgardian legend, in the beginning there was nothing, but in time two worlds came into being on opposite sides of the void. The one to the north was named [[Niflheim]], a world of clouds and shadows in whose center surged the fountain [[Hvergelmir]], from which flowed twelve rivers of ice. The one to the south was named [[Muspelheim]], which teemed with rivers of fire. Eventually the warm air from the south carved out the ice giant [[Ymir (Marvel Comics)|Ymir]] from the ice in the north. Ymir became the father of all the giants, and his cow [[Auðumbla]] licked out of the ice the first Asgardian, Buri. Buri had a son named Borr, who married the giantess Bestla. Borr and Bestla had three sons named [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]], Vili, and Ve, who were known as the [[Æsir]]. Odin and his brothers grew to hate the giants and slew Ymir, and his blood formed a great sea. Odin and his brothers then raised Ymir's body from the sea and created [[Midgard]] between Niflheim and Muspelheim. With Ymir's bones they created mountains, and with his hair they created trees. They then raised Ymir's skull upon four pillars to create the heavens. Within the skull contained sparks from Muspelheim, which became the sun, moon, and stars. When Midgard was complete, Odin and his brothers created a home for themselves above it called Asgard. Between the two worlds they stretched a rainbow bridge and called it [[Bifröst]].<ref name="annual4">''Thor'' Annual #4 (1976). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Once a year Odin must undertake the Odinsleep to regain his strength. During this time Asgard is vulnerable to attack from its many enemies, most notably Odin's adopted son, [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]]. Loki first takes command of Asgard during the Odinsleep, using his right as the 'son' of Odin before Thor could claim it, but fled when Asgard was invaded by [[Mangog]] as he realized that this new foe was too powerful.<ref name="thor154157">''Thor'' #154-157 (July-Oct. 1968). Marvel Comics.</ref> Loki later usurped the throne of Asgard by taking the Odinring, but fled again when Asgard was invaded by the fire demon, [[Surtur (Marvel Comics)|Surtur]].<ref name="thor175177">''Thor'' #175-177 (April-June 1970). Marvel Comics.</ref>

The throne of Asgard later passes to [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] after Odin is killed in battle by Surtur, when the demon invades Earth.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 2) #40 (October 2001). Marvel Comics.</ref>

It was prophesied that Loki would lead Asgard's enemies in a final conflict known as [[Ragnarök]], which would lead to its destruction. This comes to pass when Loki obtains the forge that created [[Mjolnir (comics)|Mjolnir]] and creates new uru hammers for his army. The entirety of Asgard and its inhabitants are destroyed in the resulting battle.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 2) #80-85 (August-December 2004). Marvel Comics.</ref>

After Ragnarök, Donald Blake awakens Thor from the "Void of Non-Existence". Thor returns to Earth and rebuilds Asgard outside of [[Broxton, Oklahoma]], purchasing the land with gold from the treasury. Thor then goes about restoring the Asgardians, who have been reborn in the bodies of mortal men and women.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 3) #1-5 (September 2007-January 2008). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Asgard's location on Earth makes the city a target during the "[[Secret Invasion]]" by the [[Skrull]]s led by a [[Super-Skrull]] named Godkiller, whose powers mimic [[Thundra]], [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]], [[Volcana (Marvel Comics)|Volcana]] and [[Battleaxe (comics)|Battleaxe]]. The aliens are repelled with help from Thor's ally, [[Beta Ray Bill]].<ref>''Secret Invasion: Thor'' #1-3 (October-December 2008). Marvel Comics.</ref>

When Thor is forced to abdicate the throne and is exiled for killing his grandfather [[Bor (Marvel Comics)|Bor]], who was brought from the past and driven mad by Loki, control of Asgard passes to Thor's half-brother, [[Balder the Brave|Balder]].<ref>''Thor'' #600 (April 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Asgard is destroyed yet again after [[Green Goblin|Norman Osborn]] seizes control of [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] following the Secret Invasion as he seeks to expel Asgard from [[United States|U.S.]] soil in an effort to consolidate power. Osborn leads the [[Dark Avengers]] in the [[Siege (comics)|Siege of Asgard]]. The invading forces are defeated with help from the reunited [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], although Asgard itself is toppled by the [[Sentry (Robert Reynolds)|Sentry]]. Immediately following the Siege, Thor reerects [[Heimdall (character)|Heimdall]]'s observatory atop [[Stark Tower]] as sign of solidarity with Midgard and appreciation for the Avengers' aid.<ref>''[[Siege (comics)|Siege]]'' #1-4 (March-June 2010). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Thor restores Odin to the throne when the nine realms are invaded by "the World Eaters".<ref>''Thor'' #618 (December 2010). Marvel Comics.</ref> However, after Thor and Odin's long-forgotten brother [[Serpent (character)|Cul]], kill each other in battle during the "[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]" event, Odin passes control of Asgard to the [[Vanir]], headed by the "All-Mother", a [[triumvirate]] of female deities consisting of [[Freya (comics)|Freyja]], Gaea and Idunn.<ref>''Fear Itself'' #7.2 (2011). Marvel Comics.</ref> [[Tony Stark]]'s company, Stark Resilient then rebuilds Asgard over Broxton, Oklahoma, where it is rechristened as "'''Asgardia'''".<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' #11 (February 2012). Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "[[Original Sin (comics)|Original Sin]]" storyline, it is revealed that there is a Tenth Realm in Asgard called Heven that is inhabited by [[Angel]]s. It was cut off from the rest of the realms following the Angels' attack on Asgard which led to the apparent death of an infant [[Angela (character)|Angela]].<ref>''Original Sin'' #5.1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Asgard later established the Congress of Worlds which consists of the representatives of the Nine Realms.<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' #10. Marvel Comics.</ref> After Heven was reintegrated with the other Realms, representatives of Heven started appearing as members of the Congress of Worlds.<ref>''Loki: Agent of Asgard'' #14. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Regions==
The Asgard dimension contains several distinct regions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Migalla |first=Sean |date=2022-09-25 |title=Asgard And The Other Realms, Ranked By Their Rulers |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-asgard-realms-ranked-by-rulers/ |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>

===The Nine Realms===
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! width=87% | Notes
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| '''[[Asgard]]'''
| Home of the Asgardians. Asgard is the name of the planetoid, a distinct region on the planetoid and its capital city.
|-
| '''[[Vanaheimr|Vanaheim]]'''
| Home of the [[Vanir]] who are the sister race of the Asgardians. Vanaheim is a distinct region on the Asgard planetoid.
|-
| '''[[Álfheimr|Alfheim]]'''
| Home of the [[Elves (Marvel Comics)#Light Elves|Light Elves]]. Alfheim is a distinct region on the Asgard planetoid.
|-
| '''[[Niðavellir|Nidavellir]]'''
| Home of the [[Norse dwarves|Dwarves]]. Nidavellir is a distinct region on the Asgard planetoid.
|-
| '''[[Midgard]]'''
| The Earthly plane. Although not technically a part of the Asgardian dimension, it is considered one of the Nine Worlds because of its significant connections to Asgard.
|-
| '''[[Jötunheimr|Jotunheim]]'''
| Home of the [[Giants (Marvel Comics)|Frost Giants]].
|-
| '''[[Svartálfaheimr|Svartalfheim]]'''
| Home of the [[Elves (Marvel Comics)#Dark Elves|Dark Elves]].
|-
| '''[[Hel (location)|Hel]]<nowiki/>heim''' 
| Realm of the dead who are neither honored nor dishonored. Ruled by '''[[Hela (character)|Hela]]'''.
|-
| '''[[Muspelheim]]'''
| Home of the Fire Giants/Demons. Ruled by the Fire Giant '''[[Surtur (Marvel Comics)|Surtur]]'''.
|}

===Other worlds and regions===
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! width=87% | Notes
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| '''[[Heven]]'''
| The tenth world of Asgard and home of the Angels which is paradisal, it was cut off from the rest of Asgard by Odin long ago and not rediscovered until the 2014 ''[[Original Sin (comics)|Original Sin]]'' storyline.
|-
| '''[[Valhalla]]'''
| Odin's great palace of the honoured dead and is a distinct region on the Asgard planetoid.
|-
| Nornheim
| Realm of the Asgard planetoid ruled by [[Karnilla]].
|-
| '''[[Niflheim]]'''
| Realm of the cold and ice; another place for the dishonoured dead, closely connected with Helheim.
|}

==The six races==
The six races of intelligent humanoid beings known to reside within the Asgard dimension.

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!width=87%| Known members
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| rowspan="2" | '''Asgardians'''
||[[Æsir]]
||[[Angela (character)|Aldrif Odinsdottir]], [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Amora the Enchantress]], [[Balder the Brave|Balder]], [[Bor (comics)|Bor]], Búri,<ref name="jim97">''Journey into Mystery'', #97 (October 1963)</ref> [[Valkyrie (Marvel Comics)|Brunnhilde]], [[Fandral]], [[Hermod (comics)|Hermod]], [[Hildegarde (Marvel Comics)|Hildegarde]], [[Hoder (comics)|Hoder]], [[Kelda (character)|Kelda]], [[Lorelei (Asgardian)|Lorelei]], [[Magni (Marvel Comics)|Magni]], [[Mimir (Marvel Comics)|Mimir]], [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]], Siriana, [[Executioner (character)|Skurge the Executioner]], [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor Odinson]], [[Tyr (Marvel Comics)|Tyr]], [[Vidar (comics)|Vidar]], Vili,<ref name="jim97" /> Ve,<ref name="jim97" /> Volla, [[Volstagg]]
|-
||[[Vanir]]
||Frey, [[Freya (comics)|Freya]], [[Frigga (character)|Frigga]], [[Heimdall (character)|Heimdall]], [[Idunn (Marvel Comics)|Idunn]], Njord,<ref>''Thor'' #274 (August 1978)</ref> [[Sigyn (Marvel Comics)|Sigyn]], [[Sif (character)|Sif]] 
|-
|colspan="2" |'''Demons'''
||Hrinmeer,<ref name="annual18">''Thor'' Annual #18 (1993)</ref> Skulveig <ref name="annual18" />
|-
|colspan="2" |'''[[Dwarves (Marvel Comics)|Dwarves]]'''
||Alfrigg,<ref name="reignofblood">''Thor: Reign of Blood'' #1 (August 2008)</ref> Brokk, Dvalin,<ref name="reignofblood" /> [[Eitri (character)|Eitri]], Grerr,<ref name="reignofblood" /> Throgg<ref name="thor339">''Thor'' #339 (January 1984)</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | '''[[Elves (Marvel Comics)|Elves]]'''
||Dark Elves
||Alflyse,<ref>''The Incredible Hercules'' #132 (October 2009)</ref> Grendell,<ref>''Thor'' #377 (March 1987)</ref> [[Kurse]], [[Malekith the Accursed|Malekith]]
|-
||Light Elves
||Aeltri,<ref name="annual18" /> Hrinmeer<ref name="annual18" />
|-
|colspan="2" |'''Giants'''
||Angerboda,<ref>''Thor'' #360 (October 1985)</ref> Fafnir{{ref|2|2}},<ref name="twoninefour">''Thor'' #294 (April 1980)</ref> Fasolt,<ref name="twoninefour" /> Gerd,<ref name="balder" >''Balder the Brave'' #1 (November 1985)</ref> Gymir,<ref name="balder" /> [[Hela (character)|Hela]], [[Laufey (character)|Laufey]], [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]], Siingard, Skadi,<ref>''X-Force and Cable'' Annual 1997</ref> [[Executioner (character)|Skurge the Executioner]], Solveig, [[List of Marvel Comics characters: U#Utgard-Loki|Utgard-Loki]], [[Vidar (comics)|Vidar]], [[Surtur (Marvel Comics)|Surtur]], [[Ymir (Marvel Comics)|Ymir]], Arkin the Weak<ref>''Scarlet Witch'' (vol. 3) #8 (2023)</ref>
|-
|colspan="2" |'''Trolls'''
|[[Ulik]], [[List of Marvel Comics characters: G#Geirrodur|Geirrodur]], Ulla, Askella, Gaark, Garrg, Glagg, Grak, Grundor, Kryllk, Muthos, Olik, Targo, 
|-
|colspan="2" |'''Other'''
||[[Hogun]], [[Hrimhari]], [[Karnilla]], [[Mogul of the Mystic Mountain]], Three Norns (Urd, Skuld, and Verdandi)
|}

{{note|2|2}}Not to be confused with the dragon [[Fafnir (Marvel Comics)|Fafnir]].

=== Racial attributes ===
Although they look human, all Asgardians possess certain superhuman physical attributes. They are extremely long-lived (though not immortal like their [[Olympians (Marvel Comics)|Olympian]] counterparts), aging at an extremely slow rate upon reaching adulthood (through the periodic consumption of the [[Golden apple#Norse mythology|golden apples]] of [[Idunn (Marvel Comics)|Idunn]]). Asgardian flesh and bone is three times denser than similar human tissue, contributing to their [[superhuman strength]] and weight. An average Asgardian male can lift 30 [[Short ton|tons]] (27.2 [[metric ton]]s); an average Asgardian female can lift about 25 tons (22.7 metric tons). Asgardians are immune to all terrestrial diseases and resistant to conventional injury (however this resilience seems relatively incapable of defeating the [[Marvel Zombies|zombie plague]] in Earth-2149 that affects even Asgardians). The metabolism of the Asgardians gives them superhuman stamina in all physical activities.<ref name="ohothmu">''[[Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe|The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Deluxe Edition]]'', #1: ''Abomination to Batroc's Brigade'' (August 1985). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Fire Demons are beings of fire and tend to be about the same stature as the Asgardians.<ref name="ohothmu" />

Dwarves are smaller in stature than the Asgardians, and have short, stocky bodies. Their average height is {{convert|4|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us|spell=in}}.<ref name="ohothmu" />

Elves vary greatly in size from four to eight feet (1.2 to 2.4 meters). They tend toward slender bodies and proportionately longer limbs. The dark elves tend to be darker in color than the light elves. Both types have natural proclivity towards magic.<ref name="ohothmu" />

Giants are humanoid in appearance and color, although they tend toward the [[neanderthal]]ic in body and bone structure. Their most distinguishing feature is their height. The average giant is {{convert|20|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us|spell=in}} tall, although some may reach {{convert|30|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us|spell=in}}. On occasion giants will produce stunted offspring who look similar to the Asgardians. [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]] and the [[Executioner (character)|Executioner]] are both children of giants despite their diminutive six or seven foot (1.8 or 2.1 meter) stature.<ref name="ohothmu" /> The Giants of Jotunheim consist of the Frost Giants, the Ice Giants, the Storm Giants, the Rime Giants, the Mountain Giants, the Rock Giants, and the Wind Giants.

Trolls are the least human-looking of the denizens of Asgard, possessing body characteristics that are almost simian. Trolls are stocky and massive, have thick body hair (almost fur) and tend toward a ruddy orange color. They are on average taller than the Asgardians but shorter than giants, around {{convert|7|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us|spell=in}} tall, although some trolls are considerably taller. Trolls tend to be extremely strong, stronger than the average Asgardian, dwarf or elf and on par with giants. Trolls like [[Ulik]] rival Thor in strength.<ref name="ohothmu" /> The Trolls of Asgard consist of the Orange-Skinned Rock Trolls, the Stone-Skinned Rock Trolls, the Flying Trolls of Thryheim, the Forest Trolls, the Fire Trolls, the Ice Trolls, and the Dark Trolls.

The Angels of Heven are depicted as being bird-winged humanoids who are extremely materialistic and selfish as well as the fact that honor is among the things that they consider meaningless.<ref>''Original Sin'' #5.1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Flora and fauna==
There are different '''flora and fauna''' in Asgard:

===Flora===
[[Yggdrasil]]; the [[world tree]] is an immense [[Fraxinus excelsior|ash tree]] that is central to the Asgardian dimension. The tree is supported by three roots that extended far into the other worlds; one to the spring of [[Hvergelmir]] in [[Niflheim]], one to the well of [[Mimir (Marvel Comics)|Mimir]] in [[Jötunheimr|Jotunheim]], and another to the well of [[Urðarbrunnr|Wyrd]] in Asgard. Though Midgard is not physically connected to Yggdrasil, it is said that the Earth's axis is in alignment with the tree.<ref name="ohothmu" /> In the limited series ''[[Thor: Blood Oath]]'', Thor and the [[Warriors Three]] are sent to retrieve [[Golden apple#Norse mythology|golden apples]] from the branches of the tree.<ref name="bloodoath">[[Michael Avon Oeming]] (w), [[Scott Kolins]] (p), ''[[Thor: Blood Oath]]'' #2 (October 5 2005), [[New York, NY]]: [[Marvel Comics]]</ref> Odin once hung himself from the tree for nine days and nights as a sacrifice to gain knowledge of the [[runes]]. Thor repeated this action during Ragnarök.<ref name="eightyfour">''Thor'' (vol. 2) #84. Marvel Comics.</ref> Later [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Amora the Enchantress]] attempt to destroy the tree in an effort to free the body of [[Executioner (character)|Skurge the Executioner]] from its roots, an action that nearly tore apart the fabric of reality.<ref>''Thor: God-Size'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Fauna===
* [[Dragons]] are ancient creatures that are stated to live in [[Náströnd|Nastrond]]. These include [[Fafnir (Marvel Comics)|Fafnir]], [[Hakurel]]; a dragon Thor slew during one of his earliest adventures,<ref>''[[Thor: Son of Asgard]]'' #2</ref> and [[Níðhöggr]]; who feeds on the roots of Yggdrasil.<ref name="bloodoath" />
* Eagles are giant [[Sapience|sapient]] versions of their [[eagle|Earthly counterparts]]. These include [[Gnori]]; king of snow eagles whom a young Thor, [[Sif (Marvel Comics)|Sif]] and [[Balder the Brave|Balder]] sought for one of his feathers as part of a quest,<ref>''[[Thor: Son of Asgard]]'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> and [[Veðrfölnir and eagle|Lerad]]; an eagle that guards the magic apples of Yggdrasil. [[Volstagg]] was able to steal an apple by first beating Lerad in a drinking contest.<ref name="bloodoath" />
* [[Fenris Wolf (Marvel Comics)|Fenris Wolf]]; a giant wolf that is said to be the offspring of Loki and the giantess Angrboda. During Ragnarök Fenris swallowed all that remained of Asgard following the final battle.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 2) #85. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* [[Geri and Freki]] are Odin's pet wolves. Freki stopped an assassination attempt on Thor's life during a time known as the Reigning when Thor assumed the throne of Asgard and ruled both Asgard and Midgard with an iron fist.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 2) #74. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* [[Huginn and Muninn]] are Odin's pet ravens. They guided Thor to find the means to end the Ragnarök cycle<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 2) #83-85. Marvel Comics.</ref> and again through Hel to find Odin.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 3) #7-8. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* [[Midgard Serpent (Marvel Comics)|Midgard Serpent]]; an immense serpent that lives in the '''Sea of Space''' circling Midgard, ready to eat unwary sailors.<ref name="annual4" />
* [[Ratatoskr (comics)|Ratatosk]]; a squirrel that lives on Yggdrasil and carries messages between Lerad and Níðhöggr. As a child Thor would go to Yggdrasil to visit Rattatosk and listen to his stories.<ref name="bloodoath" /><ref name="eightyfour" />
* [[Sleipnir]]; Odin's eight-legged steed.<ref>''Thor'' #274 (August 1978). Marvel Comics.</ref> Thor previously had eight steeds: Firegnaw, Mudbrute, Slaughterbit, Smokemare, Snow Harpy, Stormbringer, Swamptooth and Warhoof. During a famine on earth, some humans ate the horses despite Thor's request that they not do so. Thor took the horses' bones back to Asgard and used magic to reform them into Sleipnir.<ref name="reignofblood" />
* [[Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr|Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder]]; two mystical goats that pull Thor's chariot.<ref name="thor339" />
* "[[The War of the Realms]]" storyline featured a race of Swamp [[Mammoth]]s who live in a swamp somewhere in Asgard. Due to their appearance, there is no confirmation on if they are either covered in plants or made from plants.<ref>''The Mighty Thor'' (vol. 3) #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Accolades ===

* In 2019, ''[[CBR.com]]'' ranked Asgard 6th in their "10 Most Iconic Superhero Hideouts In Marvel Comics" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avina |first=Anthony |date=2019-09-06 |title=10 Most Iconic Superhero Hideouts In Marvel Comics, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-superhero-hideouts-most-iconic-greatest-ranked/ |access-date=2023-01-09 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>

==In other media==

===Television===
* Asgard appears in the ''[[Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends]]'' episode "The Vengeance of Loki."
* Asgard is featured in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]''.
* Asgard was introduced in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' episode "Thor the Mighty".
* Asgard appears in the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' episode "Field Trip".
* Asgard appears in the ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'' episode "Planet Doom." Vanaheim appears in the episode "Downgraded." Hawkeye and Falcon accidentally end up in Vanaheim where they help Freya defend her city from the Shadow Nyx while finding a way to rekindle the light that keeps the Shadow Nyx at bay.
* Asgard appears in the ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' episode "For Asgard" and "Days of Future Smash: Smashguard".
* Asgard appears in the ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' episode "We are the World Tree."
* Asgard appears in the ''[[M.O.D.O.K. (TV series)|M.O.D.O.K.]]'' animated series episode "Tales from the Great Bar-Mitzvah War!".
* Asgard appears in a flashback sequence in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] live-action series ''[[Loki (TV series)|Loki]]'' (2021). It appears in the episode "The Nexus Event". This version is in an alternate universe.

===Film===
[[File:Asgard in Thor (film).jpg|thumb|right|300px|Asgard as depicted in the 2011 feature film ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]''.]]
* Asgard is the setting of [[Marvel Animation]] film ''[[Hulk Vs.|Hulk vs. Thor]]''.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web | last = Fritz | first = Steve | title =SDCC '08, Marvel's Craig Kyle on Future of Animation, p2 | publisher = [[Newsarama]] | date = 2008-07-26 | url = http://www.newsarama.com/tv/080726-craig-kyle-marvel-2.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081118053702/http://www.newsarama.com/tv/080726-craig-kyle-marvel-2.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = November 18, 2008 | access-date = 2010-08-25}}</ref>
* Asgard is the setting of the animated film ''[[Thor: Tales of Asgard]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://marvel.toonzone.net/news.php?action=fullnews&id=354 |title=Release Dates Confirmed For "Planet Hulk," "Thor: Tales Of Asgard" Animated Features |access-date=2010-08-25 |archive-date=2013-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522110946/http://marvel.toonzone.net/news.php?action=fullnews&id=354 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Asgard and [[Jotunheim]] appear in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] live-action film ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011), directed by [[Kenneth Branagh]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.8063.Marvel_Studios_Update~colon~_Loki_Cast_in_Thor|title=''Marvel Studios Update: Loki Officially Cast in 2011 Thor Movie''|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]| date= 2009-05-18 |access-date=2010-08-25}}</ref>
* Asgard, [[Svartálfaheimr|Svartalfheim]], [[Vanaheim]], and Jotunheim appear in the live-action film ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'' (2013), directed by [[Alan Taylor (director)|Alan Taylor]]. [[Muspelheim]] is also seen briefly through a dimensional rift.<ref name="Eccleston">{{cite web|last=Fleming |first=Mike |date=2012-08-01 |title=We Have A 'Thor 2′ Villain: Christopher Eccleston To Play Malekith The Accursed |url=https://deadline.com/2012/08/we-have-a-thor-2-villain-christopher-eccleston-to-play-malekith-the-accursed-311782/ |publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=2012-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803002119/http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/we-have-a-thor-2-villain-christopher-eccleston-to-play-malekith-the-accursed/ |archive-date=2012-08-03 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Jolin |first=Dan |date=August 7, 2013 |title=Thor: The Dark World Second Trailer Breakdown |url=https://www.empireonline.com/features/thor-dark-world-second-trailer-breakdown/p6 |publisher=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] |access-date=August 7, 2013 }}</ref>
* Asgard and Muspelheim appear in the live-action film ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'' (2017), directed by [[Taika Waititi]]. The film opens in Muspelheim, where Thor defeats Surtur before returning to Asgard. In the finale, Thor and Loki summon Surtur to destroy Asgard in order to defeat Hela. Thor leads the Asgardian people on a spaceship headed for Earth, to create a new homeland to settle in. [[Hel (location)|Hel]] is also seen briefly when Hela is released and in flashback when she fights the [[Valkyrie]]s in an attempt to escape.
* [[Niðavellir|Nidavellir]] appears in the live-action film ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'' (2018), directed by the [[Russo brothers]]. Thor, along with [[Rocket (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Rocket]] and [[Groot (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Groot]], travel there to ask the dwarf [[Eitri (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Eitri]] to forge a new weapon that can kill [[Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thanos]]. In the film, Nidavellir is a [[neutron star]] surrounded by a forge which the dwarves used to craft weapons.
* An alternate version of Asgard appears in the live-action film ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'' (2019), also directed by the Russo brothers. Thor and Rocket travel to an alternate 2013 timeline and visit Asgard to retrieve the Reality Stone.

===Video games===
* Asgard is featured as a playable [[Level (video gaming)|level]] in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamer20.com/gamehub/marvel-ultimate-alliance-gba/review/1008 |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Review - GBA |first=Andrew |last=Giese |date=2006-11-13 |access-date=2010-08-29 |publisher=Gamer 2.0 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818122201/http://blog.gamer20.com/ |archive-date=2012-08-18 }}</ref>
* Asgard is featured in the ''[[Marvel Super Hero Squad (video game)|Marvel Super Hero Squad]]'' video game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987325p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090612001805/http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987325p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 12, 2009 |title=Pre-E3 2009: Marvel Super Hero Squad Story Details |date=2009-05-28 |first=Matt |last=Casamassina |access-date=2010-08-29 |publisher=IGN}}</ref>
* Asgard is featured in ''[[Thor: God of Thunder]]'' (based on the [[Thor (film)|live-action film]]).<ref name="businesswire">{{cite news|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101202005510/en/SEGA-Inks-Actors-Chris-Hemsworth-Tom-Hiddleston|title=SEGA Inks Actors Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston to Star in the Video Game Thor: God of Thunder|work=Business Wire|date=2010-12-02|access-date=2010-12-02}}</ref>
* Asgard is a stage in the fighting game ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds]]''/''[[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'', alongside a "Sea of Space" version in ''[[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]''.
* Asgard appears in ''[[Marvel Super Hero Squad Online]]''.
* Asgard appears in ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]''.
* Asgard appears in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]'', ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]'' and ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]''.
* Asgard appears as a stage in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]'', merged with Abel City from the ''[[Mega Man X]]'' series to become Xgard.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/07/21/sdcc17-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-live-blog|title = SDCC17 Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite: Live Blog}}</ref>
* Asgard appears in the digital collectible card game ''[[Marvel Snap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thwaites |first=Sarah |date=2022-11-17 |title=Every Marvel Snap location (and what they do) |url=https://www.polygon.com/guides/23463426/marvel-snap-full-location-list-zones-abilities |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Arnold |first=Matt |date=2022-10-22 |title=Marvel Snap: Complete Locations Guide |url=https://www.thegamer.com/marvel-snap-complete-locations-guide/ |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>

===Theme parks===
* The [[Disneyland]] attraction "Treasures of Asgard", located inside [[Innoventions (Disneyland)|Innoventions]] in [[Tomorrowland (Disney Parks)|Tomorrowland]], opened on November 1, 2013, and features displays of Asgardian relics and transports guests to Odin's throne room in Asgard, where they are greeted by Thor.<ref>{{cite web|last=Graser |first=Marc |date=August 20, 2013 |title=Thor Is Headed to Disneyland |url=https://variety.com/2013/biz/news/thor-is-headed-to-disneyland-1200582567/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=August 20, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820201305/http://variety.com/2013/biz/news/thor-is-headed-to-disneyland-1200582567/ |archive-date=August 20, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Marvelwiki|Asgard|Asgard}}
* [[MarvelDataBase:Asgard|Asgard]] at the Marvel Database wiki
* [http://www.marveldirectory.com/otherdimensions/asgard.htm Asgard] at the Marvel Directory
* [https://marvelcinematicdatabase.fandom.com/wiki/Nine%20Realms Nine Realms] from Marvel Cinematic Database

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