Also known as the "All-Father," Odin's roots are in the annals of Norse mythology. Of course, Marvel Comics brought the Norse god into mainstream pop culture when it introduced Odin's hammer-wielding son, Thor (also drawn from Norse mythology), way back in the pages of Journey Into Mystery #83 (1962).
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Odin himself first appeared two issues later, in Journey Into Mystery #85. Odin was portrayed by Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins in "Thor" (2011) and "Thor: The Dark World" (2013), and he will reprise the roll in next year's "Thor: Ragnarok." Here are some collectible goodies for the all-wise Odin fans out there.
Journey Into Mystery #122 (1965) and Thor #294 (1980)
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| Journey Into Mystery #122 and Thor #294 |
These two key issues present the All-Father in all his glory. Journey Into Mystery #122 is one of Odin's early cover appearances, while Thor #294 is Odin's origin story. The former is more rare and valuable.
Odin Pop! Vinyl, Funko
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| Odin Pop! Vinyl by Funko |
Even Odin earned Funko's Pop! Vinyl treatment with this movie-based version. Track him down online.
Odin statue, Bowen Designs (2008)
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| Odin statue by Bowen Designs |
Bowen Designs released this beautiful, museum-style statue back in 2008 and it quickly sold out. But you can find the resin statue -- which measures over 19" tall and was limited to only 1,500 pieces -- on eBay. Bowen also released a "faux bronze" version, as well as an Odin mini bust.
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