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'''Kurse''' is the name of two [[fictional character]]s appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by writer/artist [[Walter Simonson]], the Algrim version of Kurse first appears as the [[Elves (Marvel Comics)|Dark Elf]] '''Algrim the Strong''' in ''Thor'' #347 (Sep. 1984). He is later transformed into Kurse in ''[[Secret Wars II]]'' #4 (Oct. 1985).
'''Kurse''' is the name of two [[fictional character]]s appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by writer/artist [[Walter Simonson]], the Algrim version of Kurse first appears as the [[Elves (Marvel Comics)|Dark Elf]] '''Algrim the Strong''' in ''Thor'' #347 (Sep. 1984). He is later transformed into Kurse in ''[[Secret Wars II]]'' #4 (Oct. 1985).


In the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] the character is portrayed by [[Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]] in the film ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'' (2013)
In the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] the character is portrayed by [[Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]] in the film ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'' (2013).


==Publication history==
==Publication history==

Revision as of 13:14, 12 May 2019

Kurse
File:Thor363.jpg
Kurse (with Thor and Beta Ray Bill) on the cover of Thor #363 (vol. 1, Jan. 1986). Art by Walter Simonson.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Algrim
Thor #347 (Sep. 1984)
As Kurse
Cameo:
Secret Wars II #4 (Oct. 1985)
Full appearance
Power Pack #18 (Jan. 1986)
Created byWalter Simonson
In-story information
Alter egoAlgrim
SpeciesDark Elf
PartnershipsThor
Malekith the Accursed
Notable aliasesAlgrim the Strong, Valgoth
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, speed, stamina and durability
Ability to mystically track and locate enemies over large distances and see through illusions and disguises
Enchanted armor grants:
Near invulnerability
Ability to see everything around him

Kurse is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Walter Simonson, the Algrim version of Kurse first appears as the Dark Elf Algrim the Strong in Thor #347 (Sep. 1984). He is later transformed into Kurse in Secret Wars II #4 (Oct. 1985).

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe the character is portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in the film Thor: The Dark World (2013).

Publication history

The Dark Elf Algrim the Strong was created by Walter Simonson and first appeared in Thor #347 (Sep. 1984). The character was transformed into Kurse in Secret Wars II #4 (Oct. 1985).

Fictional character biography

Algrim

Kurse was originally the most powerful of a race of Dark Elves and was known as Algrim the Strong. He is coerced by the Dark Elf ruler Malekith the Accursed to fight the Asgardian God of Thunder and superhero, Thor. Malekith, however, betrays Algrim while he is fighting Thor, and in a bid to destroy the Thunder God orders that a pitfall beneath the two be opened. Thor saves himself courtesy of his mystical hammer Mjolnir, while Algrim falls into lava. Algrim's enchanted armor saves his life, but he is still critically injured and develops amnesia from the shock.[1]

Algrim is completely amnesic, except for his obsessive desire to gain revenge upon Thor. Algrim is later healed by the cosmic entity the Beyonder, who transforms him into the much more powerful being called Kurse, who is apparently twice as strong as Thor. The Beyonder transports Kurse to Earth to battle Thor, however Kurse mistakes Thor's ally Beta Ray Bill for Thor and battles him.[2][3] Kurse then battles the juvenile superhero team, Power Pack.[4] Thor dons his magical belt of strength to double his strength and confronts Kurse, however the Beyonder doubles Kurse's strength as well.[volume & issue needed]

Despite overpowering Thor, Kurse is made to realize that it was Malekith, not Thor, who is to blame for his suffering. The Beyonder then transports Kurse to Hel at Thor's suggestion, to frustrate Hela, the Goddess of Death.[5] Kurse confronts and severely beats Loki, who had been disguised as Malekith. Drawing off, he leaves Loki injured and finds what he thinks is Balder the Brave, surrounded by legions of Asgardians. He barrels through them and slays his target, who turns out to be the true Malekith. After repenting, he is granted citizenship among the Asgardians.[6]

He is designated as the guardian of the children of Asgard after he helped protect Volstagg's daughter and adopted sons during a plague,[7] and loyally serves Asgard until the time of Ragnarok. At the time of Ragnarok, all the Asgardians apparently perish, with the exception of Thor.[8]

Kurse is later captured by Malekith, who strips him of the armor. Algrim is sent to Nastrond Prison where he is forced to serve out the rest of the sentence of Wazaria, a former member of the League of Realms. Malekith forces Wazaria to don the armor, transforming her into the new Kurse. Before he is imprisoned, Algrim encourages his successor to kill herself the first chance she gets.[9]

Waziria

Waziria is a Dark Elf witch of the Dove Gut Tribe in Svartalfheim.[10]

When Malekith escaped from his imprisonment and attacked his village, he cut off Waziria's left arm when using her as a hostage when Thor and his fellow Asgardians arrived.[11] After recuperating, Waziria joined up with the League of Realms to hunt down Malekith.[12]

When the League of Realms split, only Waziria remained with Thor. During a meeting with the Dark Elf ruling council called the Council of the Unhallowed, Thor found out that Waziria was the traitor and she blasted Thor with her magic attack while also revealed that she gave Malekith the information to stay one step ahead of him. Malekith then makes himself known.[10] Before Malekith can kill Thor, the League of Realms showed up to help fight Malekith. The Council of the Unhallowed made the decision to side with Malekith. When the Congress of the Worlds planned to have Malekith rule Svartalfheim after he is done with his life sentence in Nastrond Prison, Malekith made Waziria his proxy while Malekith named Scumtongue his senator for the Congress of the Worlds.[13]

After stripping Algrim of his armor, Malekith transformed Waziria into the new Kurse while Algrim takes Waziria's place in Nastrond Prison.[9]

During the "War of the Realms" storyline, Kurse was present with Malekith as he begins his invasion on Midgard.[14]

Powers and abilities

Kurse possesses a number of superhuman attributes because he is a dark elf and has been mystically augmented. Kurse's main advantage is his strength - which originally was a close match to Thor's, but since then his strength was quadrupled in comparison to Thor's.[15] He also has enchanted armor that has been fused to his skin by the Beyonder. Kurse is now almost totally invulnerable, except to iron, like all dark elves. Kurse can also track his opponents over thousands of miles and can see past illusions and disguises. His enchanted armor is living and sentient and allows Kurse to see everything around him.

Waziria can perform magic spells. She also possesses Algrim's abilities when she dons the Kurse armor.

In other media

Film

File:Kurse in Thor The Dark World.png
Kurse is portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in the 2013 film Thor: The Dark World.
  • Algrim appears in the animated direct-to-video film Thor: Tales of Asgard, voiced by Ron Halder. His race was killed by Frost Giants after they were forced to ally with Surtur because Odin would not help them. He later steals Surtur's sword and is killed by Loki.
  • Algrim appears in Thor: The Dark World, portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.[16] He appears as a close subordinate of Malekith the Accursed, later being turned into the last of the Dark Elves' monstrous Kursed soldiers, augmenting his strength significantly while bonding the armor he wore at the time to his body. He is much stronger than Thor and has little difficulty in overpowering him in Svartálfaheimr, before being killed by Loki with the help of a Dark Elf grenade.

Video games

References

  1. ^ Thor #347 - 348 (vol. 1, Sep. - Oct. 1984). Marvel Comics.
  2. ^ Secret Wars [volume & issue needed] (vol. 2, Oct. 1985). Marvel Comics.
  3. ^ Secret Wars #6 (vol. 2, Dec. 1985). Marvel Comics.
  4. ^ Power Pack #18 (May. 1985). Marvel Comics.
  5. ^ Thor #363 (Jan. 1986). Marvel Comics.
  6. ^ Thor #367 - 368 (May - Jun. 1986). Marvel Comics.
  7. ^ Thor #382. Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ Thor #85 (vol. 2, Dec. 2004). Marvel Comics.
  9. ^ a b The Mighty Thor (vol. 2) #14. Marvel Comics.
  10. ^ a b Thor: God of Thunder #16. Marvel Comics.
  11. ^ Thor: God of Thunder #13. Marvel Comics.
  12. ^ Thor: God of Thunder #14. Marvel Comics.
  13. ^ Thor: God of Thunder #17. Marvel Comics.
  14. ^ War of the Realms #1. Marvel Comics.
  15. ^ The Mighty Thor #363
  16. ^ McNary, Dave (2012-08-22). "Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje joins 'Thor: Dark World'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2012-08-22. Retrieved 2012-08-22. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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