Universe
Marvel Universe
Real Name
Balder
Aliases
The Brave
Identity
No dual identity; the majority of Earth's population believes Balder to be a mythological figure
Occupation
Warrior, Asgardian god of light
Citizenship
Asgard
Place of Birth
Asgard
Known Relatives
Hoder (alleged brother)
Group Affiliation
Asgardians
Education
Unrevealed
Height
6' 4"
Weight
320lbs
Eyes
Blue
Hair
White; formerly Brown
Powers
Balder has the ability to radiate unmeasured degrees of heat and light; like all Asgardians, Balder is extremely long-lived, and immune to terrestrial diseases. Also, while in Asgard, Balder cannot be mortally wounded by any weapon, with the exception of mistletoe.
First Appearance
Journey Into Mystery #85
Significant Issues
Balder 1-4 (1985), Thor #189-201 (Renounces Odin, and serves Karnilla), 255 (Served as ruler of Asgard in Thor's stead), 274-275 (Shot by Hoder with Mistletoe, but was held in suspended animation by Odin to stop Ragnarok), 301-302 (Brought back by Odin, but renounces his warrior lifestyle).