Mimir is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe

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Publication history

Mimir first appeared in Thor

Thor (Marvel Comics)

Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....

#240 (October 1975) created by Roy Thomas

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, Bill Mantlo

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 and Sal Buscema

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The character subsequently appears in Thor #252 (October 1976), #255 (January 1977), #274 (August 1978), Thor Annual #9 (1981), and Thor #83 (October 2004).

Fictional character biography

Mimir was a child of Buri and uncle of Odin. He was a former opponent of Odin whom Odin transformed into a fiery being. He now dwells in the Well of Wisdom in Asgard. Odin sacrificed his right eye to Mimir for the wisdom to forestall Ragarok. Mimir is a virtually omniscient being with precognitive abilities.

Thor travels to Hildstalf, to seek out the wisdom of the Well of Mimir.

Mimir was apparently slain in the destruction of Asgard at the hands of Thor

Thor (Marvel Comics)

Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....

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