Hogun
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Hogun the Grim is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. He is a charter member of the Warriors Three; a trio of Asgardian adventurers consisting of Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim, and Volstagg the Voluminous. They were members of the supporting cast in Marvel's Thor comics and usually provided comic relief and side-adventures.
He is primarily characterized by his brusque, taciturn, and often short-tempered demeanor; and he is often referred to as "Hogun the Grim." He is the brooding pessimist of the group, as opposed to Volstagg's irrepresible good humor and Fandral's brash heroism. In the recent "Blood Oath" mini-series, Hogun heroically endures the assaults of the Egyptian god, Thoth to shout three names at Thoth's temple to fufill their quest. He was also the only member of the group able to dominate the bloodthirsty spirit of Chulain's spear, and prevent a murderous rampage. He is a fiere and unrelenting warrior, and often the voice of reason for the Warriors Three.
In 2005 a mini-series was published centering around Thor and his allies in the Warriors Three, called Thor: Blood Oath. In it Thor and the Warriors Three are sent on a quest as penance for accidentally killing an enemy giant during a time of peace. Although they fail in their quest, through the use of each warrior's unique capabilities, the adventure eventually comes to a good end.
[edit] Powers and abilities
Hogun possesses the conventional superhuman abilities of an Asgardian male.
Hogun is superhumanly strong, his strength is somewhat greater than that of the average Asgardian. Hogun is also extremely long lived, though not immortal, and ages at a pace much slower than humans. The tissues of his body are also more resilient than those of a human, rendering him much more resistant to physical injury. If he is injured, his body is able to heal itself with superhuman speed and efficiency. Hoguns superior musculature and metabolism grants him superhuman levels of stamina.
Hogun is an excellent overall battlefield warrior. He is highly proficient in the use of all Asgardian weapons, and is a master of bludgeoning weapons, especially the mace. Like all Asgardians, Hogun's bone, skin and muscle are much denser than that of a human, which helps to contribute to his superhuman strength and durability He has also demonstrated skill in the area of battlefield medicine and healing arts, though he makes no claim of being a healer of any real proficiency.
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