The Valkyrior is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Based on the Valkyries of Norse mythology, the group, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appeared in Thor #133. Within the context of Marvel's shared universe, the Valkyrior is a group of female warriors led by Brunnhilde / Valkyrie that was originally designated by Odin to bring the souls of slain heroes to Valhalla. In 2013, the team became the subject of the short-lived series, The Fearless Defenders.
The Valkyrior as seen in Fear Itself: The Fearless #1 (October 2011). Art by Mark Bagley.
Valkyrie is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema, the character first appeared in Defenders #4. She is based on the Norse mythological figure Brynhildr. Valkyrie became a mainstay of the superhero team known as the Defenders and a close ally and one-time love interest of the god Thor.
Cover of The Defenders #66 (Dec. 1978) by John Buscema and Bob McLeod
Samantha Parrington on the cover of The Order #4. Art by Carlos Pacheco.
The MCU-inspired version of Valkyrie on a variant cover of Exiles vol. 3 #1 (June 2018). Art by Javier Rodriguez.
Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie in the 2017 film Thor: Ragnarok.