Kurse (comics)

Kurse
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Algrim:
Thor #347 (Sep. 1984)
As Kurse:
Cameo
Secret Wars II #4 (Oct. 1985)
Full appearance
Power Pack #18 (Jan. 1986)
Created byWalter Simonson
In-story information
Alter egoAlgrim
SpeciesDark Elf
PartnershipsThor
Malekith the Accursed
Notable aliasesAlgrim the Strong, Valgoth
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, speed, stamina and durability
Ability to mystically track and locate enemies over large distances and see through illusions and disguises
Enchanted armor grants:
Near invulnerability
Ability to see everything around him

Kurse is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Walter Simonson, the Algrim version of Kurse first appears as the Dark Elf Algrim the Strong in Thor #347 (Sep. 1984). He is later transformed into Kurse in Secret Wars II #4 (Oct. 1985).

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: The Dark World (2013).