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).