The Valkyrie Legacy

2 heroes have worn the Valkyrie mantle.

The originalheld the mantle from 1973

Brunnhilde

The Defenders #4 (1973) · 202 appearances

Powers. Asgardian physiology (superhuman strength/durability/longevity); skilled warrior and swordswoman wielding the enchanted sword Dragonfang; the ability to perceive imminent death; rides the winged steed Aragorn.

Origin

The Valkyrie identity first appeared as a deceptive persona crafted by the Enchantress, who posed as a noble warrior woman to manipulate a group of female heroes for her own schemes. This founding appearance established the mantle before it would later be claimed by a true bearer.

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Successorheld the mantle from 2019

Jane Foster

Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1 (2019) · 59 appearances

Powers. Asgardian-empowered Valkyrie: superhuman strength/durability, flight, wields Undrjarn the All-Weapon (shapeshifting weapon), can perceive and ferry the souls of the dying/dead; prior cosmic-cancer-stricken mortal who formerly bore the Mjolnir-powered Mighty Thor mantle.

Origin

After her time wielding Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor, Jane Foster was reborn as Earth's new Valkyrie, granted Asgardian power and the shapeshifting weapon Undrjarn the All-Weapon. She now serves the Valkyrior, using her ability to perceive and guide the souls of the dying.

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