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SURTUR

bio-surtur.jpg (52100 bytes)First Appearance: Journey Into Mystery #97
Origin Issue: not yet revealed

Real Name: Surtur
Aliases: none

Height: over 1000'
Weight: Unrevealed
Eyes: No visible pupils
Hair: None
Distinguishing Features: Red skin, horns, prehensile tail, body continually sheathed in flame

Occupation: Monarch of Muspelheim, destroyer
Citizenship: Realm of Muspelheim, dimension of Asgard
Place of Creation/Birth: Unrevealed, possibly Muspelheim

Known Relatives: None
Known Allies: Ymir, Malekith (deceased), Hela
Known Enemies: Odin, Thor, gods of Asgard

Intelligence: Immeasurable (10/10)
Strength: Incalculable (12/12)
Speed: Superhuman (6/10)
Flight Speed: Warp Speed (12/12)
Stamina: Immeasurable (10/10)
Durability: Godlike (13/14)
Agility: Superhuman (6/7)
Reflexes: Superhuman (6/7)
Fighting Skills: Master warrior and swordsman, but relies mostly on other powers
Special Skills/Abilities: Vast knowledge of ancient and arcane wisdom
Superhuman physical powers: Aside from the above listed attributes, Surtur has the ability to manipulate cosmic energy for various effects, including projection of concussive force, generation of intense heat and flame, levitation, molecular manipulation of himself, interdimensional teleportation, and virtual immortality
Superhuman Mental Powers: Unrevealed
Special Limitations: Vulnerable to intense cold, can be imprisoned by certain magical spells or by other beings wielding cosmic energy powers equaling his own
Source of Superhuman Powers: Manipulations of cosmic energy
Personal Weaponry: Twilight, also known as the Sword of Doom
Other Accessories: None

Origin: Surtur is an enormous fiery demon native to the dimension of Asgard. Possessed of evil intelligence and vast power, Surtur is one of the major elemental forces of evil that the gods of Asgard fear. Surtur is a mystical being whose existence predates that of the current incarnation of Odin, Lord of Asgard, himself. Over a thousand feet tall, wielding a huge fiery sword, Surtur was once imprisoned by Odin at the Earth's core. Surtur is the being who cleanses Asgard with fire after all the gods have fallen in battle at Ragnarok, the periodic destruction of Asgard. Along with Ymir the Frost Giant and the Midgard Serpent, Surtur is the most pwerful of Asgard's native enemies. In recent years, Surtur has been freed from imprisonment twixe. The first time the Asgardian god of mischief Loki set Surtur free to wreak havoc on Earth. The second time Surtur was set free by Marduk of the Sons of Satannish, a cult of human demon-worshippers. Surtur was banished to some unnamed netherworld at the end of that encounter.

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Originally posted by pr1983
i have to wonder if surtur can control any members of the jla as he did the general public...

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Originally posted by Arachnoidfreak
Zatanna alone could whoop Surtur's ass. She's more powerful than anyone gives her credit for.

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Zatanna has the ability to manipulate magic in many ways and forms. Her unique genetic structure allows her to use the magic she was born with as well as learned magic. imitating her father's spellcasting by saying the words of her incantations backwards, Zatanna must concentrate on her magic to make sure she is using the proper spell.
Her unique use of magic has left Zatanna vulnerable from time to time, and her powers have waned on occasion. However, each time she thought she had lost her power, it was regained, internally regenerated. While she is not the mightiest sorcerer on Earth, Zatanna is a force to be reckoned with and is more than ready to use her magic for the good of humankind.
If there are any limitations on Zatanna's magical abilities, she has yet to discover them. Zatanna's time with the JUSTICE LEAGUE afforded her limited combat training, but she shuns it in favor of using magic.

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Aside from the above listed attributes, Surtur has the ability to manipulate cosmic energy for various effects, including projection of concussive force, generation of intense heat and flame, levitation, molecular manipulation of himself, interdimensional teleportation, and virtual immortality

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Originally posted by Arachnoidfreak
I already said what Zatanna needs to beat him.

"Rutrus raeppasid!" ("Surtur disappear!")

and *poof* he's gone.

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Originally posted by Sentry
He'll open a portal and poof he's back. He has escaped imprisonment before by literally going through the shadow of death.