[38], After a series of try-outs, Sylvie is initially accepted as a new addition to the Young Avengers. Power Man! The full extent of the Enchantress's powers is still unknown, but between keeping the League at bay with a storm of teeth and the power to make that happen by rewriting reality itself, there is seemingly nothing the Enchantress cannot do. Enter the World of Ta Lo with Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings: The Art of the Movie, Paul Rudd on Traveling To The Quantum Realm in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Evangeline Lilly On The Family Dynamic In Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Kathryn Newton On Her Debut in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Meet Kang: Jonathan Majors Discusses Portraying the MCU's New Biggest Threat, Jane Takes Up the Hammer in Electrifying 'Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor' #1 First Look. June's 'Scarlet Witch Annual' #1 will serve as a prelude to 'Contest of Chaos,' an interconnected saga that will run across various Marvel Comics annuals this summer. [31] In Uruguay, the Enchantress raises the dead, but Ghost Rider, Doctor Strange, and Balder ward her off. While excelling in her mystical studies, Amora gains a reputation as a manipulative seductress, using magic to enhance her natural beautys already formidable allure. She and Skurge were among the Asgardian outlaws who came to Asgards defense during a cataclysmic war with the forces of Surtur, enhancing her standing in Asgardian society after Surturs defeat. [45] She is eventually confronted by the original Enchantress, who banishes her to a hostile realm. It really cannot be understated how much Marvel has released over the years. . The Enchantress has been described as one of the most powerful sorceresses in Asgard, second only to Karnilla,[47] although their every direct confrontation has ended in a stalemate until interrupted. The first iteration of DC's Enchantress appeared in "The Enchantress of Terror Castle" by Bob Haney and Howard Purcell from the pages of 1966'sStrange Adventures #187. She admits to the first team of Young Avengers that she is Sylvie Lushton from Broxton, Oklahoma, who suddenly gained magic powers. The Enchantress Tricks Arkon Into Fighting Against the Avengers, Justice League Dark: A DC Magician Is About to Ignite a War With Atlantis, Kraven the Hunter Is Working for the MCUs Deadliest Asgardian, REVIEW: Frank Miller Presents Ancient Enemies: The Djinni #1 Crafts a Compelling Origin Story, REVIEW: DC's Shazam! She's 17,000 years old and sustains herself by feeding off the energy of others like a psychic vampire. Evangeline Lilly who stars as Hope Van Dyne, aka Wasp, joins us live from the premiere of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, to discuss Hope's journey, and the evolution of the family dynamics in the film. She was overly ambitious while first learning magic, and was exiled for it. Later, wearing Brunnhildes form as the Valkyrie, Amora tricked several Super Heroines into joining her radically feminist Lady Liberators super-team, but the Avengers defeated her yet again. A capable sorceress by any measure, it is this Enchantress's irresistible, often literally enchanting charm that has proven to be her most powerful weapon, not to mention the one thing that hasgottenher out of very lethal situations more times than any other. Meanwhile, the "Doctor Strange" sequel is titled "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," so we know we will get the multiverse by these two movies at the latest. However, Sylvie doesn't actually know that Loki gave her her powers and becomes convinced that she is actually an Asgardian who was banished to Earth. Transmutation, teleportation across dimensions (of other Asgardians as well as herself), a magical kiss that can bend men to her will for a week (unless she reapplies it), nothing is too much for this goddess. Amora successfully used her charms on Onslaught but faced off with one his Sentinels unable to beat Onslaught. This is Scarlet Witch-level reality manipulation, and it's one of the strongest arguments for June's supremacy over Amora. The original Enchantress first appeared in 1964, in #103 of "Journey into Mystery.". So basically, it seems as if the MCU combined Lady Loki, Sylvie, and Amora all into one character. Few can resist her beauty, particularly when she augments it with her magic; a single kiss is often enough to make a man her slave. Meanwhile, Amora has full and stable control over her self and her magical powers--for the most part. Overview In Comics Full Report 5 durability 5 energy 5 fighting skills 6 intelligence 4 speed 3 strength Biography She would actually be a monster-hunter of sorts until she took her first heel turn and fought Supergirl. Relive a few of Rogue and Gambit's best moments as a couple before they swing into their new series by Stephanie Phillips and Carlos Gomez this Wednesday. [9] The Enchantress is then recruited by the Mandarin, along with the Executioner, Swordsman, Power Man, and Living Laser for his plan for world domination. She instead proposes to Thor that the two of them simply join forces, leave both heroes and villains behind, and go back home to Asgard. The Masters ultimately broke up after Zemos death in battle, but Amora remained one of the Avengers most powerful and persistent foes. They also thwarted her subsequent alliance with warlord Arkon of Polemachus, then prevented her and Ares from conquering Olympus, Earth, and Asgard. Amora is ultimately thwarted after Thor, Loki, and Balder convince her that she is dishonoring his memory with her actions. She can cause paralysis and remotely project her voice and image or that of others. Sorcery: The Enchantress' magical powers are among the most powerful of all Asgardians. Sylvie Lushton was just an average girl living in Broxton until the Asgardians moved their home of Asgard to Oklahoma. Asgard has fallen several times over the years and will do so again. [52] However, these stories were set during previous cycles of Ragnarok and characters based on some of these goddesses (Freya[53] and Idunn[54]) exist separately in the current Marvel Universe. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Unbeknownst to Sylvie, these powers were given to her by Loki for yet unknown purposes. Many creators have . The original, Amora, was an Asgardian and as such had several powers within her "set": She possesses: superhuman strength, longevity, speed, stamina, durability, agility, reflexes and healing factor. She has been known to work with Loki as well, and she was a part of Malekith's Midgard invasion force during The War of the Realms. It's unclear what the variant's end goal is yet, but one theory ascertains that she wants to get all of the TVA agents out of the TVA so that she can infiltrate the organization with no one stopping her. as keeper of the golden apples). Shortly after the Asgardians moved to Broxton, Oklahoma, area local and ordinary young woman Sylvie Lushton suddenly woke up with vast magical powers. Kang is a classic MCU super-villain who is known for his time-twisting and time-travelling plans across the multiverse, with Jonathan Majors cast as Kang in 2023's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania." That means that she has the physiology of a god. For a moment there, she was practically a member of the Captain Marvel Family. "[55] Sara Century of Syfy called the Enchantress a "feminist dreambae," saying, "Amora the Enchantress first showed up way back in Journey Into Mystery #103 (1964), and shes been punking most of the Marvel Universe ever since. With the Executioner, she menaces Jane Foster again at Loki's behest. Warriors Three The Warriors Three, Volstagg, Fandral, and Hogun, are, for all purposes, Thor's best friends, and protectors. [3] She continued learning magic on her own, notably by seducing others well versed in magic and learning their secrets. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania: Dive into the Mind of M.O.D.O.K. In her banishment, she met Mary Alice Walker, AKA Typhoid Mary, and Yuriko Oyama, AKA Lady Deathstrike, who invited her to join The Sisterhoodand go up against the X-Men who hunted Lady Deathstrike and Sisterhood member Arkea. In the comics, Sylvie is actually the second version of Enchantress. You can find him occasionally discussing them over on Twitter at @JohnJDodge. June's Enchantress is powerful, but Amora seems to be her better when all is taken into account. In Marvel Comics, Sylvie is a completely different character from Lady Loki she is actually the second version of the famous Thor villain, Enchantress. With the variant's plan in motion, however, the multiverse could be about to explode into "Loki" and the MCU. as well as other partner offers and accept our. However, the body he takes over in the comic was actually supposed to be for Thor's friend, Lady Sif who was trapped in an old lady's body in a hospital where Jane Foster was working. However, a reborn Thor has since restored Asgard and has begun resurrecting his fellow Asgardians, whose spirits had lain dormant in human host bodies. They first appeared back in 1965 on the pages of Journey Into Mystery #119. Learning spells and sorcery at a young age, the Asgardian goddess Amora grows up to become a formidable sorceress. In both guises, the Enchantress has fantastic magical abilities. Amora is a powerful sorceress known as the Enchantress, famous for her beauty and infamous for her heartless scheming. She has been able to conjure storms with her magical abilities, much like the Mighty Thor that so often eludes Amora's grasp. [27] After the heroes and villains present at the battle experience a moral inversion due to the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Doom's attempt to bring out the Xavier in Onslaught backfiring,[volume&issueneeded] Magneto recruits Enchantress as one of his new 'Avengers' to stop the now-villainous Avengers and X-Men. Find him sharing cool comic art and cute animals on Twitter, @joshdavisonbolt. RELATED: Which Member Of The Suicide Squad Are You Based On Your Zodiac Sign? [74], In an alternate future where Thor conquers Earth seemingly for its own good, Amora the Enchantress marries Thor and they produce a child named Magni. She seemed capable of doing so, and it was only through Supergirl's efforts that this was stopped. The Asgardian gods were then scattered around the world, powerless and amnesiac until Amora helped reunite her fellow lost gods and restore them to their proper place. Jonathan Majors is Kang the Conquerer, the biggest challenge for the Super Heroes of the MCU. Amora is one of the most powerful witches in all of Asgard and one of Thor 's most formidable foes. The second Enchantress, Sylvie, first appeared in Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1 (July 2009), where she was confronted by the Young Avengers. [volume&issueneeded] A prolonged absence from Asgard tends to diminish her powers although they never fade completely. Norris contained Brunnhildes amnesiac spirit within her as well as her power, and this Valkyrie renounced Amora and joined the Defenders. She can also absorb an opponent's life force to temporarily increase her own powers. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania: Dive into the Mind of M.O.D.O.K. Her shame over this failure may have influenced her to act somewhat more honorably after that. . It has been shown that Enchantress is unable to access her spells when her hands are bound and her mouth is gagged. These reborn figures, including Amora, swiftly departed to seek their respective destinies. While she isn't quite a rival for Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, she is a serious threat packing a lot of power. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" looks set to deal with the multiverse at last, with rumors of former Spider-Men Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire appearing in the picture, while "Spider-Man 2" Doc Ock actor Alfred Molina has confirmed he is appearing in the movie. In time, Amora became one of the more powerful magic-wielders in Asgard, with her magical arsenal focused on (but not limited to) charming and mind-controlling people. Many use it for good but some like Amora the Enchantress, use it for far more villainous and vile reasons. In episode two, in the supermarket in 2050 Alabama, the variant sets up a complex looking structure of multiple reset charges, which she times to go off all at once. [51] In the limited series Thor: Ages of Thunder the Enchantress is said to have been referred to by many names throughout history including; Freyja, Gefn and Iduna, and is linked to many of the myths associated with these goddesses (e.g. [7] As a member of the Masters of Evil, the Enchantress (and Executioner) repeatedly face the Avengers. [16], Soon after the Surtur War, Thor leads a number of Asgardian heroes to Hel, the realm of the death goddess Hela. He offered her a chance to switch sides and reform, but Amora lacked the courage to accept, losing her best chance yet to win Thors heart. The analysis verifies that Sylvie is an unwitting trap for the Young Avengers' magical defense systems created by Loki and Wiccan immediately has her banned from the Young Avengers' hideout. But in episode three, the character tells Loki several times not to call her "a Loki." New Movie News, Movie Trailers & upcoming Movie Reviews. The Enchantress's strength and proficiency with magic is second only to Karnilla , [58] [59] [60] with enough power even in the Earthly realm to cloud the sight of Agamotto through his Orb for hours from the view of Doctor Strange . [28] Through a spell, she takes control of the queen of the Light Elves, allowing her marriage to Malekith to happen and the conquest of their realm. However, one must wonder if a sorceress as powerful as the Enchantress was needed to resurrect the underworld. This first version of Enchantress was a powerful sorceress by the name of Amora who teamed up with other Marvel villains such as the Executioner (played by Karl Urban in "Thor: Ragnarok . The Executioner, knowing there was no more Amora for him, chooses to be that man, giving his life so the others might flee. The most recent version of the character, introduced in 2011'sJustice League Dark#1 by Peter Milligan and Mikel Janin, while much the samein the most general terms, is far more frightening than her predecessor. Amora faced defeat at the hands of X-Men member Monet St. Croix, AKA M. Amora later joined Max Eisenhardt, AKA Magneto, through Loki to fight back Red Onslaught to protect the mutant island, Genosha. That said, Amora is at least sane--well, mostly sane at least. Now, Xenith might not be the most popular Strontian in Marvel Comics, but she is just as powerful as her male counterpart, Kallark. She also demonstrated power enough to stop both the Young Avengers and Young Masters during their battle and separate them.[36]. Amora arrived on the scene to assist Loki in taking Thor down, and their inevitable failure kicked off a long and storied career for her as a bae with a dark side. One of the most powerful magic-wielders in Asgard, Amora is well . The powerful "Asgardian" sorceress Sylvie Lushton - introduced in Dark Reign: Young Avengers - was revealed to be empowered and theoretically brought to life by the then-villainous Loki, proving just how much more powerful Loki is than their brother Thor. [32], A member of the Young Masters surfaces having modeled herself on Amora the Enchantress and takes on her teammate Melter as her lover. They win the fight against them, but later the remaining Ultimates return to fight them again. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. While the Enchantress personality is necessary for June to conjure her magic, it is at least an element more-or-less within her direct control. Avengers #22 (Marvel Comics) Enchantress! This comes after a fan spotted the name "Sylvie" in the Spanish credits of episode two. Expecting this, Amora had been secretly siphoning away Brunnhildes power and life essence for months, finally removing Brunnhildes spirit and trapping it within the crystalline Globe of Souls. Enchantress (Amora) In Comics Powers, Enemies, History | Marvel Amora Enchantress Amora is a powerful sorceress known as the Enchantress, famous for her beauty and infamous for her heartless scheming. She masks her true decayed appearance with magic and portrays herself as a non-zombie to attract the attention of Ash so that she can be freed. Amora has tried to seduce Thor on several occasions to no avail. [39], Enchantress eventually returns, this time in the employ of Jeremy Briggs. [49] The Enchantress has a gifted intellect, and possesses extensive knowledge of Asgardian mystic and amatory arts. Over the. When theancient being known as the Enchantress found a new vessel in artist June Moone, it also found a new lease of life among mortals. This failed scheme paves the way for a long-enduring romance between Sif and Thor, while an embittered Amora eventually drops out of mainstream Asgardian society. The question is how we will get the multiverse and "Loki" looks more likely than anything else to set it up. With her focus on manipulation and mind games, Amora could be an interesting change of pace for villains in the Thor franchise. Amora was ambushed by the X-Man M, who defeated her in a surprise attack. Morgan Le Fay. [40] She attempts to assist Jeremy in his goal of stripping Earth's superhumans of their powers, but abandons him after being injured by White Tiger. However, she was soon banished for being too undisciplined and Amora . Though she did, the god was twisted and the real Thor defeated Amora and banished the two out of Asgard. [37] Sylvie has a strong desire to become a Young Avenger and even used her magic to change her teammates' minds so that they would want her on the team as well. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Marvel's heroes and villains paid the ultimate price, as most of them are dead.Very few stand against Sinister, but many of the most powerful mutants have survived, whether they work with him or against him. (Earth-TRN775) Bruce Banner Jr. became the Warlord. Amora then became morally inverted after Scarlet Witch and Victor Von Doom, AKA Doctor Doom, cast a spell that caused everyones moral axis to flip. She most often works with Skurge the Executioner, though he was dead for some time. [35] During the conflict, Wiccan reveals to her that she was given magical powers by Loki. Amora even battles the powerful entity Nightmare on behalf of both of them as Heimdall was unable to protect himself at the time. [35] However, she truly believes that she is an Asgardian that had been exiled from Asgard and sent to live in New York where she joined the Young Masters. Amora has amassed considerable knowledge of mystical lore and is an expert in the art of seduction, both natural and supernatural. I'm Sylvie. Ever since early Thor comics, Amora and Loki have worked together because of a common goal to defeat the God of Thunder; although, in Amora's case, it's usually to make him fall for her. It is like miss. Amora prefers to use sorcery and seduction, often enhancing the latter with the former. And it just so happens that she desires the god of thunder. Among Marvel's many powerful Asgardians, the Enchantress stands out as the product of an older time when female villains were more limited. Captain America! When the Enchantress begins to turn Skurge into a tree (for returning Foster) Skurge releases Thor from the pact in exchange for his help. There is some confusion as to who Sophia Di Martino's variant really is. It was Arkea who restored Amoras powers from the Odinforce spell and as a thank you, Amora restored Selene, the mutant witch. Arkea hacked the Odinforce spell and restored Amora's full powers. So in the comics, Lady Loki is simply Loki himself in a female body. However, he states that the team still wants her, but that her hasty banning was only to quickly remove her from the premises so that he could alter the magical defenses to compensate for Loki's traps. She aids Asgard against the evil Egyptian God Seth's legions. June Moone is the Enchantress, a powerful magic-user who has been both a super-hero and a super-villain. She can also use her magic to heal any of her injuries rapidly, and possesses limited mystical senses. She attacked the World Tree, Yggdrasil, but Thor, Loki, and Balder thwarted her. One of Thor's most iconic villains, a live-action depiction of the character seems long overdue at this point. Marvel's Amora on several occasions traded power, status and loyalty for a better shot of surviving as the world falls apart around her, and that kind of thinking just puts her on a lesser playing field than DC's Enchantress. This first version of Enchantress was a powerful sorceress by the name of Amora who teamed up with other Marvel villains such as the Executioner (played by Karl Urban in "Thor: Ragnarok") to menace Thor and Asgard. She has been known to partner with Thor, Skurge the Executioner, Erik Josten, AKA Power Man, Brunnhilde, AKA Valkyrie, and Heimdall. Enchantress is the common primary alias of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. June Moone has been referred to as one of the most powerful spellcasters on Earth, and this is but the first of her extraordinary abilities. When Amora hears the news, to everyone's surprise, she is truly grief-stricken. Auto-renewal and other terms apply. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider In truth, he had seen the Enchantress dallying with Heimdall, and, heartbroken, Skurge wishes to lose himself in a noble cause such as rescuing lost souls from Hela. She often employs her allure and mystical abilities to control the hearts and minds of others. When June Moone first took her turn towards darkness, she was threatening to wipe the very concept of superpowers from existence in the DC Universe. June Moone was a freelance artist dating importer Alan Dell. Her illusions and traps turn the city against the Avengers, forcing them to disband and making Power Man seem like a hero. The Executioner asks Thor to let him join the expedition for reasons he does not immediately reveal. Enchantress often performed strange and horrifying acts in the pursuit of the greater good, leading to her early reputation as a villain -- though she would eventually find a heroic home alongside Amanda Waller's Task Force X. By the time she reaches adulthood, Amora is a powerful sorceress known as the Enchantress, famous for her beauty and infamous for her heartless scheming. By this time, Amora had already begun dabbling in earthly schemes again, clashing with foes such as the Avengers, Steven Strange, AKA Doctor Strange, Clea, Rintrah, Hercules, Wendell Vaughn, AKA Quasar, and a new mortal version of Eric Masterson, AKA Thor. Sins Of Sinister has thrown the X-Men into an entirely new future, one that's controlled by the devious Mister Sinister. very significant locations across the MCU, Jonathan Majors cast as Kang in 2023's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.". Being backed by years of experience, she is one of Thor's greatest and most ruthless foes because of her immense . She can animate and manipulate inanimate objects. According to Marvel Enchantress possess super strength, speed, mind control, time manipulation which btw r Wanda's weakness specially mind control and time manipulation. "[58] Noah Bell of Collider stated, "The Enchantress, known as Amora, is a skilled sorceress and master manipulator. The Army of Darkness as part of Marvel Zombies miniseries. Still an adolescent, she runs away to the Norns land and apprenticed herself to the mighty sorceress Karnilla, who ultimately expels her for being too undisciplined. Amora the Enchantress has devoted her immortal life to the pusuit of power. RELATED: Suicide Squad: 10 Non-DC Characters That Would Fit In Task Force X. Amora the Enchantress is a powerful Asgardian sorceress and possibly the Goddess of Beauty. Amora the Enchantress, an Asgardian Goddess and immensely powerful sorcerer. Employing magic, she can travel inter-dimensionally, she has access to transmutation and time travel/alteration, and is capable of making herself and objects invisible. [36] Sylvie seems to have powers and abilities similar to those of the original Enchantress, despite looking far younger, and speaking with a noticeable lisp. June's Enchantress has shown the unique ability to tap into the magic of others, such as Eclipso, the Spectre, and Shazam. Subverting this process, a reborn Loki tricked Thor into unwittingly restoring many dangerous Asgardians during a hasty mass rebirth. 'Avengers Assemble (TV Series 2012-2019)'"Avengers Assemble: Secret Wars"Amora the Enchantress - All Scenes Powers & AbilitiesAmora the Enchantress is an Asg. She has clashed with the heroes of Earth on several occasions, but her main foe is Thor.