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With The new Loki series around the corner I thought to talk about the origin of the god of mischief and his role plays in the MCU and the comics. Unlike other Marvel villains Loki didn't come from the comics he already existed in Norse Mythology and had his own background. It appears that Marvel comics adapted him and his brother into the Marvel verse to give him a motive to become one of the most popular comic book villains.
In norse mythology Loki is known for his Family issues, mischief and his obsession to launch the twilight of the gods. His ambition is universe domination using Ragnarok to overthrow his father. Loki has also cursed and tricked mortals with his magic for his own amusement. In the comics and his myth he has clashed with his brother many times for the throne. Loki has also appeared in movies and anime to cause some trouble.
Known as one of the villains to the avengers Loki plays a unique role in the MCU that changes his personality making him into a brand new character. In the beginning loki has his regular goal of world domination and obsession for the throne. In this adaptation Loki was portrayed by Tom Hiddleston. He is an orphan adopted by Odin with a tyrannical complex to prove his superiority to his brother. Loki decides to help Thanos conquer the earth for his own benefit. After his failure the god goes through a personality change full of tricks and betrayals. Faking his own death and taking control of as Asgard by traping his father. In the climax of the saga he steals an infinity stone and sacrifices himself to protect the asgardians giving him a good redeemable ending.
Due to his popularity in the MCU he managed to get a solo shot. During the final avengers movie time travel was used. In that time travel adventure a past Loki escaped and vanished from the MCU for a while. Due to the laws of time travel and the multiverse theory people still though he was alive. A month later disney plus released a show based on him. this show takes place after his escape. Fans wonder where the god of mischief went and what he will do. everything will be revealed in the new Disney+ series Loki coming out this summer.