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Valkyrie is a fictional superhero created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics based on the Norse mythological figure Brynhildr. The character first appeared in The Avengers #83 (December 1970) and has become a mainstay of the superhero team known as the Defenders. An Asgardian by birth Valkyrie also known by her real name Brunnhilde was selected by Odin to lead the Valkyrior.