asgard (comics)

Asgard is a fictional dimension in the Marvel Comics' universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to six different races. Asgard features prominently in tales of Thor.

The nine worlds

Asgard

Asgard is the home of the Asgardians.

Valhalla

Main article: Valhalla

Valhalla is the realm of the honored dead.

Vanaheim

Main article: Vanaheim

Vanaheim is the home of the Vanir who is the sister race of the Asgardians.

Alfheim

Main article: Alfheim

Alfheim is the home of the Light Elves.

Nidavellir

Main article: Nidavellir

Nidavellir is the home of the Dwarves.

Midgard

Main article: Earth

Midgard is more commonly known as Earth and is the home of the Humans.

Jotunheim

Main article: Jotunheim

Jotunheim is the home of the Giants.

Svartalfheim

Main article: Svartalfheim

Svartalfheim is the home of the Dark Elves.

Hel

Main article: Hel

Hel is the realm of the dead who is neither honored nor dishonored. It is ruled by Hela

Niffleheim

Main article: Niffleheim

Niffleheim is the realm of the dishonored dead.

Muspelheim

Main article: Muspelheim

Muspelheim is the home of the Demons. It was ruled by Surtur before he disappeared.

The six races

Asgardians

Main article: Asgardians

The Asgardians live in Asgard and are the most human-looking and powerful of the races but are not, unlike the other races, believed to be native to Asgard.