Hermod Odinson (Earth-616)

Hermod
Name	Hermod
Current Alias	Hermod
Aliases	Howard "Howie" Barker, God of Speed
Affiliation and Relationships
Affiliation	Asgardians
Relatives	Buri (Tiwaz) (paternal great-grandfather), Bolthorn (maternal great-grandfather), Bor Burison (paternal grandfather), Bestla (paternal grandmother, presumed deceased), Fygorgyn (maternal grandfather), Gaea (Jord) (maternal grandmother), Mimir (paternal great-uncle), Odin Borson (father), Frigga (mother), Cul Borson (paternal uncle, deceased), Vili Borson (paternal uncle, deceased), Ve Borson (paternal uncle, deceased), Fulla (maternal aunt), Balder Odinson (brother), Angela (sister), Tyr Odinson (brother), Bragi (paternal half-brother), Vidar Odinson (paternal half-brother), Thor Odinson (paternal half-brother), Loki Laufeyson (paternal adoptive brother), Idunn (sister-in-law), Nanna (former sister-in-law), Solveig (former sister-in-law), Cisa (former sister-in-law), Sigyn (former sister-in-law), Hoder (paternal cousin), Narvi (nephew, deceased), Váli (nephew, deceased), Hela (alleged niece), Fenris Wolf (alleged nephew), Midgard Serpent (Jordmungand) (alleged nephew), Hoarfen (alleged great-nephew), Sturm (alleged great-nephew), Drang (alleged great-nephew), Wolf Gods (alleged great-nephew)
Marital Status	Single
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	5′ (1.52 m)11
Weight	415 lbs (188.24 kg)
Eyes	Irises: Blue
Hair	Brown
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Deity; Hermod was born to Odin, King of Asgard and Frigga, his wife.
Living Status	Alive
Reality	Earth-616
Place of Birth	Asgard
Personal Information
Identity	No Dual
Citizenship	Asgardian
Occupation	Deity; God of Speed
Base of Operations	Asgard
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Roy Thomas, John Buscema
First	Thor #274 (May, 1978)
First	Thor #274 (May, 1978)

History

Young in the ranks of other Asgardian Gods, Hermod has been often employed by Odin as a messenger, thanks to his speed. One mission involved traveling to Hela to learn of ways in which his brother Balder might be revived.

Cul's return

When Thor was imprisoned for objecting Odin's plan to raze Earth in order to defeat the Serpent, Hermod was one of the few who agreed with the Thunderer. When Loki freed Thor and met up with the Warriors Three, Sif and himself, Hermod offered to help him escape to Midgard. However, this was discovered by Odin.

Attributes

Powers

Hermod had the conventional powers of the Asgardian Gods. He can move at incredible speeds rivaling Hermes .

See Also

• 29 appearance(s) of Hermod Odinson (Earth-616)
• 4 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Hermod Odinson (Earth-616)
• 2 minor appearance(s) of Hermod Odinson (Earth-616)
• 3 mention(s) of Hermod Odinson (Earth-616)
• 5 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Hermod Odinson (Earth-616)
• 3 image(s) of Hermod Odinson (Earth-616)

Links and References

• Marvel Directory: Hermod
• Marvel Appendix: Hermod (Asgardian God)
• Hermod at the Guide to the Mythological Universe