Fandral

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caption=Fandral the Dashing from the Warriors Three (left).
Art by Scott Kolins.
comic_color=background:#ff8080
character_name=Fandral
real_name=Fandral
publisher=Marvel Comics
debut="Journey into Mystery" #119 (August, 1965)
creators= Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby (artist)
alliance_color=background:#ffc0c0
alliances=Warriors Three Asgard Thor Corps
aliases=Fandral the Dashing
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powers=Superhuman strength, speed, agility and durability
Extended lifespan
Master swordsman
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Fandral the Dashing is a Marvel Comics character and a charter member of the Warriors Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers consisting of Fandral, Hogun the Grim, and Volstagg the Valiant. They were members of the supporting cast in Marvel's Thor comics and usually provided comic relief and side-adventures.

It is generally accepted that Jack Kirby based Fandral on actor Errol Flynn.Fact|date=September 2007

Fictional character biography

Fandral is a warrior of Asgard and an adventurer. He is an irrepressible swashbuckler and romantic. His bravery and optimism often puts the group in highly disadvantageous positions; as perennially pointed out by the gloomy Hogun. Fandral considers himself the consummate ladies' man and is often depicted with a bevy of young ladies. His actual success with these ladies is intermittent at best, but as such provides numerous opportunities for humorous results. Despite these flaws, he possesses an excessively noble spirit and will do the right thing without thought to his personal safety or prosperity.

Fandral has been involved in a great many adventures and quests, as a member of the Warriors Three, as an ally of Thor, and on his own. Fandral joined in a quest for the power that had cracked the Oversword of Asgard. ["Journey into Mystery" #119] He helped quell a mutiny led by Loki. ["Journey into Mystery" #122] He helped repel an attack of the Flying Trolls of Thryheim. ["Journey into Mystery" #124-125] He helped defeat the forces of Harokin. ["Journey into Mystery" #129-131] He battled the dragon Fafnir. ["Journey into Mystery" #134-136] He defeated the Mogul of the Mystic Mountain. ["Journey into Mystery" #137-145] He helped defend Asgard from the Destroyer. ["Thor Annual" #2] He encountered the Hulk. ["Tales to Astonish" #101; "Incredible Hulk" #102]

Fandral helped defend Asgard against Mangog. ["Thor" #155-157] He encountered the Silver Surfer. ["Silver Surfer" #4] He battled the Thermal Man. ["Thor" #169-170] He helped defend Asgard against Surtur. ["Thor" #177] He helped Thor escape Mephisto. ["Thor" #180-181] He became entranced by Infinity and was forced to battle Thor, ["Thor" #185] and then battled Balder, Sif, and other Asgardians. ["Thor" #186] He battled Loki. ["Thor" #191-192] He was sent on a quest by Odin, but returned to help defend Asgard against Mangog again. ["Thor" #195-198] He battled Ego-Prime, was exiled to Earth, but then abducted by Mephisto, and ultimately freed by Thor. ["Thor" #202-205] He helped Thor battle Mercurio. ["Thor" #208] With Thor and company, he set out on a quest to find the missing Odin. ["Thor" #212] He battled Sssthgar's slavers, Mercurio, and Xorr. ["Thor" #213-216] He defeated doppelgangers created by the wizard Igron. ["Thor" #217]

Fandral later battled Zarrko the Tomorrow Man. ["Thor" #242-245] He defeated diamond exchange robbers in New York. ["Marvel Spotlight" Vol. 1 #30] He helped depose the usurpers Mangog and Igron. ["Thor" #248-250] He set out on a quest to find Odin, who was missing again. ["Thor" #255] He battled Spoor, the Grey Gargoyle, and the Soul-Survivors. ["Thor" #256-263] He defeated the Executioner and the Enchantress. ["Thor" #264] He battled the Destroyer and Loki. ["Thor" #265-266] He helped defend Asgard against Ragnarok. ["Thor" #274-278] He battled the dragon Fafnir. ["Thor" #287-288] He encountered the Young Gods. ["Thor" #291] He encountered Dazzler, who had been abducted to Asgard. ["Dazzler" #16]

Fandral later helped retake Asgard from the forces of Tyr. ["Thor" #327] He rescued the god Bragi. ["Marvel Fanfare" #13] He battled the forces of Surtur on Earth. ["Avengers" #249; "Thor" #350-352] He went to Chicago to settle the affairs of Thor's alter ego, Dr. Don Blake. ["Thor" #354] He encountered Power Pack in New York. ["Power Pack" #15] He encountered Sunspot of the New Mutants. ["New Mutants Special Edition" #1] He was overcome by a mystery plague. ["Thor" #377-378] He defeated a griffin-like creature. ["Thor" #386] He helped defend Asgard against the forces of Seth. ["Thor" #393]

Fandral once set off on a mission to repair mischief done by Loki, and to rescue Mord. During this, he learns that his womanizing ways have deeply hurt many women. He is overcome by great shame and declares, 'for the nonce, I have forsworn philandering'. ["Marvel Fanfare" #36 ]

Fandral later went on a quest with Thor to seek Ulagg. ["Thor" #404-406] He helped the Avengers battle Blastaar. ["Avengers" #310] He was rescued from Flying Trolls by the New Mutants. ["New Mutants" #84] Fandral also battled Ymir. ["Thor" #421]

Fandral relates a tale concerning a journey to Earth and his subsequent marriage to a woman named Marian. ["Thunderstrike" #18] The time period and other details suggest that Fandral is thus the source for the Robin Hood myth. However, this is not explicitly stated in Fandral's recounting, and other sources suggest that Robin Hood's legend (in the Marvel Universe) has a different source.Fact|date=February 2007

Once, Thor and the Warriors Three are sent on a quest as penance for accidentally killing an enemy giant during a time of peace: they have to collect sacred items all around the world with the special rule of Thor not being allowed to use his uru hammer Mjolnir in combat. Although the Giants prove to be untrustworthy and not ready to accept the quartet's victory after they've accomplished the tasks, through the use of each warrior's unique capabilities, the adventure eventually comes to a good end. ["Thor: Blood Oath" #1-6]

Fandral seemingly perishes early on in the final battle of Ragnarok. Others who have perished in the same battle, such as Heimdall, have been found alive and well on Earth.

Powers and abilities

Fandral is a member of the race of superhumans known as Asgardians. Like all Asgardians, he possesses superhuman strength, stamina, and durability.

Fandral is a master swordsman, and excellent overall battlefield warrior. He is highly proficient in the use of all edged weapons, and his superhuman dexterity, speed, and agility are all significantly greater than the average Asgardian male. Thor himself refers to Fandral as "the best of us with the blade". ["Thor: Blood Oath" #6] Like all Asgardians, Fandral's bone, skin and muscle are roughly 3 times denser than a typical human, giving him an extremely high resistance to injury and superhuman strength.

Fandral rides a horse named Firehooves. He can also use the Asgardian Starjammer for transportation.

References

External links

* [http://www.marveldatabase.com/Fandral_%28Earth-616%29 Fandral at the Marvel Database]