Brunnhilde (Earth-616)/Quotes

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The Valkyrie needs not help from you or any other man, Stephen Strange!

—Defenders Vol 1 5

I hate the Avengers anyway!

—Defenders Vol 1 9

A man's strength is not measured by the length of his blade ... but by the boldness of his heart.

—Defenders Vol 1 22

Dragonfang strikes swiftly and deep. You might be wise to surrender.

—Marvel Team-Up Vol 1 34

... I am a wholly different persona created to lay back man's foolish notion of his superiority to woman!

—Defenders Vol 1 31

So, let's establish some ground rules for our relationship. I am your captive ... not your play-thing.

—Defenders Vol 1 39

I inhabit the body of Barbara Norriss, Jack-- but my persona is not hers!

—Defenders Vol 1 40

All-Father, the millennium of numbness in my heart does not permit me forgive thee. But I can try to accept thee as thou art... thy awesomeness and thy awfulness... and I pray thou canst do the same for me.

—Defenders Vol 1 109

That thou are art deeply concerned for the welfare of thine undersea kingdom is clear! But tell me -- what good can such outbursts do us? Thou speakest of the years gone by the Defenders came to be -- and I say that, down through those years, the Valkyrie hath come to know thee not only as a man of wild emotion -- but of great wisdom, as well. It is that Sub-Mariner we have need of now!

—Defenders Vol 1 115

Do you not think Asgard's lord Odin could bring such a... "miracle" about if he so desired? It is well within his reach -- but he refrains! For we gods learned long ago that man must make his own heaven! To have it imposed upon him from without results only in chaos -- and in death!

—Defenders Vol 1 121

There are few who die as heroes in this day and age -- but we are there for those who do.

—Defenders Vol 1 136

My sword is carved from the fang of a celestial dragon, and on it have been scriven the Runes of the Valkyrior! It has power against the seen and the more-than-seen in equal measure!

—Defenders Vol 1 137

She has learned her lesson in humility: this tested her to the core at last, and she prevailed.

—Defenders Vol 1 139

I've defended and avenged... fought the incredible and the mighty... and carried the worthy to their great reward... I am Valkyrior... Brunnhilde, shield maiden of Asgard... I am Valkyrie!

—Valkyrie Vol 2 1

No thing of Asgard should rain destruction on the world of man.

—Fear Itself: The Fearless Vol 1 1

I am the chooser of the slain. For countless centuries it has been my duty to carry brave and honorable soldiers to their reward in Valhalla. And I'm tired.

—Fear Itself: The Fearless Vol 1 7

This is what Lord Odin always intended for me. Once I've collected the hammers, I'll make my final journey to Valhalla. This place will cease to exist...at least in every way that matters...and the Serpent's weapons will vanish, too.

—Fear Itself: The Fearless Vol 1 9

Fear can be a powerful tool... but it is fleeting at best. Sooner or later, its hold over mankind will break. And once the shadows are exposed by the light, once the true nature of the darkness is revealed, it can never hold the same power. And in that moment, the shadow itself can know fear. I have to wonder, now that you feel the tide shifting beneath you... tell me, Sin -- are you afraid?

—Fear Itself: The Fearless Vol 1 12

Annabelle...we may share a body...but if you do that again, I will find a way to beat you!

—Fearless Defenders Vol 1 8

The Asgardians need to see what I see. They need to see you, a Midgardian, fighting with everything she has for her world. They need to see you fight so that they know they are not alone. I shall miss you, Annabelle Riggs. Now... go kick their asses.

—Asgardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 9

I've defended and avenged... fought the incredible and the mighty... and carried the worthy to their great reward... I am Valkyrior... Brunnhilde, shield maiden of Asgard... I am Valkyrie!

—Brunnhilde (Earth-616)

A Celestial murdered by Knull, who sliced its head off for daring to bring light into his precious void. Knull was banished for the crime, taking refuge in the decapitated head of the Celestial. There, he used its cosmic energies to forge the Necrosword. The skull became a mining city--Knowhere. But the body was forgotten. In it, the infantile, fragmented soul of the Celestial was trapped, drifting through space and time. It did what Celestials do. It created a world within itself. A world of the dead.

—Headless Celestial (Multiverse)

Valkyrie	Mr. Cage -- STOP! Another blow could kill him!
Luke Cage	Now ain't that a coincidence? That's just what I was hopin'! A crud like him doesn't deserve to live.

—Defenders Vol 1 25

Odin	You would die to ensure this man's soul carried on?
Brunhilde	I would.
Odin	And you would do this for your countrymen as well?
Brunhilde	This one, I love. But -- yes. All good men who die in battle deserve this much.
Odin	Then I would give you another choice, an offer, a -- position of sorts. When they perish in the fields of war, you will carry the souls of deserving warriors to a place called Valhalla -- where they shall know everlasting peace. You will be their protector, and their guide, when they leave the mortal realm. ... But you will be more, as well. You will be a symbol. Men will commit great acts of bravery and sacrifice, for just the hope of glimpsing your face. You will inspire them. And I give you my word, girl, if you do this, one day, many ages from now, when your service is finished -- you will join your last love there, in paradise. This is your calling, Brunhilde of Wrlstead Arms, if you would have it -- you will be my Valkyrie.

—Secret Avengers Vol 1 14

Valkyrie	What means 'combat separation'?
War Machine	That we're going to die in a fireball.
Valkyrie	Magnificent.
War Machine	The worst thing is that I know you're not being sarcastic.

—Secret Avengers Vol 1 17

Black Widow	We didn't want this. If you were needed here, Rogers would have given you the orders. He was afraid you'd finally start interfering in foreign affairs. That's not your job.
Valkyrie	It's ours. That's what the Secret Avengers are for.

—Hulk Vol 2 42

Thing

Ya know what I hate? I know... I know... Easy answer might be that I hate myself. Nah. That ain't it. Way I feel right now...after everything I did...everyone I hurt... I don't think enough of myself to hate. When I held that hammer...when it had ahold of me...I couldn't stop myself. And I still remember every ugly thing the Serpent's avatar -- Angrir -- whispered in my head. But now...more'n anything...I hate the idea of hurting my friends.

Valkyrie

You know...for many years I was used against my will...used for evil. But guilt can be a cruel master, too, if you let it. I'd never suggest that you forget the things you've done. But rather than letting your shame crush you, I'd suggest you work to set things right.

—Fear Itself: The Fearless Vol 1 5

Storm	Surrender, Valkyrie, and we can talk this out peacefully. But -- I warn you -- if you do not stop this madness, you will face the full fury of a goddess as I bring you down.
Valkyrie	You wouldn't be the first 'goddess' I've ever battled Storm. Try me.

—Fear Itself: The Fearless Vol 1 8

Agent Venom	Venom and the Valkyrie. Nice "80s P.I. Show" ring to it. He was a jarhead from Queens, she was a stunning Asgardian goddess who could predict death's arrival, and together they were--
Valkyrie	Losing the points won by saving me.