Valkyrie

Origin

A young Brunnhilde

 Serving with the Defenders

Centuries later, Amora used her crystal to bond Brunnhilde's essence to the mortal Barbara Norris, who eventually joined the Defenders. Some time later, Brunnhilde's actual Asgardian body was recovered, although she continued to serve with the Defenders until the team disbanded. After this, Brunnhilde returned to Asgard to resume her role as leader of the Valkyrior and even allowed Samantha Parrington to work as new Valkyrie on Earth, after Lorelei and the Olympian Death God Pluto transformed the mortal for their own schemes.

Brunnhilde and her horse were slain in battle by Durok the Demolisher, however, she passed on her leadership of the Valkyries and her mighty sword, the Dragonfang, to Sif, who quickly avenged Brunnhilde's death, just before Loki's ultimate destruction of Asgard during the Ragnarok. After Thor was reborn, he restored many of the Asgardians with the Odinforce, although it remains unclear whether Brunnhilde has been restored as well. 

Powers & Abilities

Brunnhilde rides Aragorn into battle

Brunnhilde has had extensive training in armed and unarmed combat, giving her expert swordsmanship and horsemanship. Brunnhilde is also proficient in the uses of spears and swords, with her primary weapons being the mystical sword, Dragonfang, and her enchanted spear, Geirr. The Dragonfang is an indestructible sword created by the ancient wizard known as Kahji-da . It also has an enchantment which allows Valkyrie to change her attire at will. The sword remains invisible while sheathed and can also absorb and redirect electrical blasts. The Dragonfang is fabled to have a mystical connection to actual Asgardian dragons. Valkyrie often rides her genetically altered steed, Aragorn, into battle.

Valkyrie maintains mental links with other Valkyrior, including inactive ones such as Danielle Moonstar. While acting as the leader of the Valkyrior, Valkyrie has access to mystical skills and dimensional traveling powers unavailable to her otherwise. These might be the powers and knowledge going with the rank rather than unique to her. She can also pass a portion of her life essence to others.

While inhabiting the body of Barbara Denton-Norriss, Valkyrie was affected by a spell of the Enchantress which prevented her of defending herself against other women, regardless of their nature or threat level. Another spell of the Enchantress enabled a part of Valkyrie's essence to pass to other women, transforming them into Valkyrie avatars/look-alikes with varying degrees of her powers. So far these women have included Enchantress herself, Samantha Parrington, Barbara Denton-Norriss and Lorelei. It should be noted that Valkyrie and her avatars have at times been concurrently active, causing some identification confusions.

Status

Alternate versions

Ultimate Valkyrie

Valkyrie of Earth-1610

Appearances in other media

Hulk vs. Thor