Hela, the Goddess of Death, can be destroyed by different characters and circumstances, depending on whether we are discussing the comic books or the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Hela's Vulnerabilities
Here's a breakdown of who can destroy Hela:
Comic Books
- Odin: In the comics, Odin has successfully killed Hela. This demonstrates that she is not invincible and can be defeated.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
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Surtur (through Ragnarok): In the MCU, Hela is intrinsically linked to Asgard. She is, for all intents and purposes, immortal as long as Asgard stands. However, this changed when Thor understood that Hela's power was linked to Asgard's existence. Thor realized that destroying Asgard was the only way to eliminate Hela. He thus had Surtur destroy Asgard, which in turn destroyed Hela. This was done to ensure the survival of the Asgardian people.
- Mechanism of Destruction: Surtur's complete destruction of Asgard simultaneously eliminated Hela. This is not to say Surtur is the only entity that can destroy her, but through this method he was able to successfully destroy her.
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Note: The reference clarifies that Hela can be killed in the comics but states she was immortal within the MCU until Ragnarok occurred.
Summary Table
| Version | Destroyer(s) | Method of Destruction |
|---|---|---|
| Comic Books | Odin | Direct combat |
| MCU | Surtur (via Ragnarok) | Destruction of Asgard |
Conclusion
So, in summary, while Odin has killed Hela in the comics, in the MCU she is only vulnerable to the destruction of Asgard itself, which was facilitated by Surtur.
