History ComicBook / AsgardianWars

* InnocouslyImportantEpisode: Another of Loki's schemes of the week for him, but the story introduces Those Who Sit Above in Shadow, who become somewhat important to the ''Thor'' mythos a decade or so later.

* CallBack: Kitty gives Lockheed to Madelyne to babysit for her, which [[ComicBook/FromTheAshes she also did when they first met]] back in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #173.

* LoopholeAbuse: Loki swore to the Elder Gods no harm to the X-Men. So instead has Amora the Enchantress do that harm, keeping his hands clean. To his fortune, Amora mistakes the New Mutants for the group.

* TrainingFromHell: The obese Karma is teleported to a desert in Asgard. The long time in the harsh environment causes her to lose the fat, restoring her to her normal physique before Farouk possessed her.
* VillainRespect: When Kitty stands up to Loki and threatens that her, the X-Men, and the New Mutants will tell anyone on Asgard about his secret scheme, Loki decides to call her bluff and teleports them all back to Earth (in the process restoring Magma to her human form). Despite Storm wholly rejecting him, he is secretly impressed by her.
* WalkingSwimsuitScene: In the ''New Mutants Special Edition'', Illyana spends the entire comic in her bikini, since the New Mutants were trying to relax on an island before everything kicked off.

The situation is resolved and everything returned to what it was, for good or ill. The next stories, ''New Mutants Special Edition'' and ''X-Men Annual'' #9, is a few months later. Loki becomes interested in the X-Men's Storm. Learning of her depowerment he sees an opportunity to use her in his bid to get the throne of Asgard, left vacant by Odin's disappearance in the ''ComicBook/TheSurturSaga''. Under oath not to attack the X-Men, Loki has Amora the Enchantress kidnap Storm and the X-Men. What neither knows is that Ororo is on a leave of absence, guiding the New Mutants on vacation for rest and relaxation; at least most of them, as Karma is suffering over her present obesity from being possessed by Amahl Farouk for a year. Amora kidnaps the Mutants, who accidentally split up all around Asgard, meeting new friends, suffering transformations good and bad. Eventually they regroup to try and free Storm from Loki, a situation that brings the X-Men to the fold.

* BerserkButton: Twice for Rachel.
* {{Continuity}}: The story is set during the TimeSkip in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #192 and before the events of ''Alpha Flight'' #23.

* DivineIntervention: The Norse Elder Gods intervene on Loki when they see how he has manipulated the mortals into his Gift. They cancel his boon and further force him to swear no harm on the mortals whom he blames for the aforementioned cancellation.

* NeverMyFault: Loki grants his gift on the Fountain on the mortals so the Elder Gods can grant him a boon for good services. When he forces the gift on the mortals under duress, the Gods cancel his boon. Instead of recognizing his fault, Loki is ready to unleash horrible fury on the "maggots" for costing him the boon. Fortunately the Gods force him to stay his wrath.

* {{Continuity}}: Hela comes to claim the injured Wolverine. Thunder Goddess-Storm, Cyclops, Phoenix-Rachel, and Mirage fight her off. Hela then realizes Thor has invaded her realm of Hel (in ''ComicBook/TheMightyThor'' #360) and she needs all her power to fight him. So she forfeits her claim and retreats.

* IJustShotMarvinInTheFace: Dani shoots a couple of arrows on Darkchylde-Illyana, shocked at her actions. Fortunately Enchantress' spell allows Darkchylde-Illyana to sustain the hits.

* ManInABikini: Warlock disguised as a human male, naively patterns his swimsuit after Illyana's bikini.

* WalkingSwimsuitScene: In the ''New Mutants Special Edition'', Illyana spends the entire comic in her bikini.

* {{Continuity}}: Hela comes to claim the injured Wolverine. Thunder Goddess-Storm, Cyclops, Phoenix-Rachel, and Mirage fight her off. Hela then realizes Thor has invaded her realm of Hel (in ''ComicBook/{{Thor}}'' #360) and she needs all her power to fight him. So she forfeits her claim and retreats.

''Asgardian Wars'' is the given title to a pair of 1985 ComicBook/XMen Crossovers written by Creator/ChrisClaremont and drawn by Paul Smith (first parts) and Arthur Adams (second parts). Both stories involve the X-Men teaming with ComicBook/AlphaFlight and ComicBook/TheNewMutants to stop the villainous Loki. The title comes from the book that collected the two stories.

''Asgardian Wars'' is the given title to a pair of two ComicBook/XMen Crossovers written by Creator/ChrisClaremont and drawn by Paul Smith (first parts) and Arthur Adams (second parts). Both stories involve the X-Men teaming with ComicBook/AlphaFlight and ComicBook/TheNewMutants to stop the villainous Loki. The title comes from the book that collected the two stories.

The first story, ''Uncanny X-Men and Alpha Flight'' #1-2, begins with Scott and Madelyne Summers air traveling to the Arctic Circle with a group of scientists. The plane is engulfed by a blizzard storm that reminds Scott of the machinations of Shaman in their first encounter with Alpha Flight. The plane is struck and crashes. A psychic distress comes all the way to Westchester, NY, contacting Rachel, Scott’s daughter from an alternate future. She and the X-Men head to Canada and fight Alpha Flight. After calming down, the two groups swap notes like Alpha’s own problem with Snowbird who has suddenly become weakened. The groups team up and head to the scene of the crash. They find a beautiful palace and the crew alive and well and transformed. Madelyne has become priestess to a magic fountain of light that gives her the gift to give them power as well as cure affliction. Cyclops, Rogue, Sasquatch can control their powers. A wish come true? When it is learned Loki is involved, it becomes a dream too good to be true.

The situation is resolved and everything returned to what it was, for good or ill. The next stories, ''New Mutants Special Edition'' and ''Uncanny X-Men Annual'' #9, is a few months later. Loki becomes interested in the X-Men's Storm. Learning of her depowerment he sees an opportunity to use her in his bid to get the throne of Asgard, left vacant by Odin’s disappearance in the ''ComicBook/TheSurturSaga''. Under oath not to attack the X-Men, Loki has Amora the Enchantress kidnap Storm and the X-Men. What neither knows is that Ororo is on a leave of absence, guiding the New Mutants on vacation for rest and relaxation; at least most of them, as Karma is suffering over her present obesity from being possessed by Amahl Farouk for a year. Amora kidnaps the Mutants, who accidentally split up all around Asgard, meeting new friends, suffering transformations good and bad. Eventually they regroup to try and free Storm from Loki, a situation that brings the X-Men to the fold.

* {{Homage}}: The cover of ''Uncanny X-Men Annual'' #9 resembles ''ComicBook/JourneyIntoMystery'' #85, Thor’s first appearance.

** Madelyne, who can empower others and cure afflictions.
** The Science Team are granted powers based on their interests.
** Paul Domeneic becomes Master Builder able to create architecture.
** Cargoholder Sam Ross becomes Lore Lord, Sage of recorded knowledge.
** Jeanne Chretein becomes Earth-Mover.
** Phil Descard becomes Lord of the Plants.
** Carla Bailinger becomes Cornucopia who can create food and clothing.
** Nick Rodriguez becomes Pathfinder.
** Boyd Wilson becomes Beastmaster.

* CallBack: Kitty gives Lockheed to Madelyne to babysit for her, which she also did when they first met back in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #173.

* {{Continuity}}: Hela comes to claim the injured Wolverine. Thunder Goddess-Storm, Cyclops, Phoenix, and Mirage fight her off. Hela then realizes Thor has invaded her realm of Hel (in ''ComicBook/{{Thor}}'' #360) and she needs all her power to fight him. So she forfeits her claim and retreats.

* UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans: Rachel and Colossus support the Fountain: for Rachel it will make everyone alike and avert the dark future she came from. Colossus, who witnessed the poverty in his hometown, is willing to defend the fountain even if its anti-magic properties will threaten his beloved sister.

''Asgardian Wars'' is the given title to a pair of two ComicBook/XMen Crossovers written by Creator/ChrisClaremont and drawn by Paul Smith (first part) and Arthur Adams (second parts). Both stories involve the X-Men teaming with ComicBook/AlphaFlight and ComicBook/TheNewMutants to stop the villainous Loki. The title comes from the book that collected the two stories.

* VillainRespect: When Kitty stands up to Loki and threatens (her, the X-Men, and the New Mutants) to tell anyone on Asgard about his secret scheme, Loki decides to call her bluff and teleports them all back to Earth (in the process restoring Magma to her human form). Despite Storm wholly rejecting him, he is secretly impressed by her.

* SurprisePregnancy: Attempting to read Madelyne’s mind, Xavier discovers a new mind in her. She’s pregnant! Scott blushes at the news.
* UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans: Rachel and Colossus support the Fountain: for Rachel it will make everyone alike and avert the dark future she came from. Colossus who witnessed the poverty in his hometown, is willing to defend the fountain even if its anti-magic properties will threaten his beloved sister.

* ConflictBall: Averted in the sense that both sides conflict with a point. Alpha Flight, the Science Team, Colossus, and Rachel will defend the Fountain for the good it will bring. Northstar, Talisman, and the X-Men want it gone for its anti-magic properties will kill their eldritch friends. The defenders eventually come around when they see other consequences.

AsgardianWars is the given title to a pair of two X-Men Crossovers written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Paul Smith and Arthur Adams. Both stories involve the X-Men teaming with Alpha Flight and the New Mutants to stop the villainous Loki. The title comes from the book that collected the two stories.

The first story, UncannyXMen AlphaFlight #1-2, begins with Scott and Madelyne Summers air traveling to the Arctic Circle with a group of scientists. The plane is engulfed by a blizzard storm that reminds Scott of the machinations of Shaman in their first encounter with Alpha Flight. The plane is struck and crashes. A psychic distress comes all the way to Westcheater, contacting Rachel, Scott’s daughter from an alternate future. She and the X-Men head to Canada and fight Alpha Flight. After calming down, the two groups swap notes like Af’s own problem with Snowbird who has suddenly become weakened. The groups team up and head to the scene of the crash. They find a beautiful palace and the crew alive and well and transformed. Madelyne has become priestess to a magic fountain of light that gives her the gift to give them power as well as cure affliction. Cyclops, Rogue, Sasquatch can control their powers. A wish come true? When it is learned Loki is involved, it becomes a dream too good to be true.

After the situation is resolved and everything returned to what it was good or ill, the next story (NewMutantsSpecialEdition & UncannyXMen Annual 9) is a few months later. Loki becomes interested in the X-Msn Storm. Learning of her depowerment he sees an opportunity to use her in his bid to get the throne of Asgard, left vacant by Odin’s disappearance in the ComicBook:SurterSaga. Under oath not to attack the X-Men, Loki has Amora the Enchantress kidnap the Storm and the X-Men. What neither knows is that Ororo is on a leave of absence, guiding the New Mutants on vacation for rest and relaxation (at least most of them: Karma is suffering over her present obesity from being possessed by Farouk for a year). Amora kidnaps the Mutants, who accidentally split up all around Asgard, meeting new friends, suffering transformations good and bad. Eventually they regroup to try and free Storm from Loki, a situation that brings the X-Men to the fold.

!!AsgardianWars contains Tropes such as:
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: In the first story, the fountain of light appears to be a good thing, curing afflictions and giving SuperEmpowerment. Unfortunately the Fountain destroys magic. It will kill any magical person and destroy the normal magic of creativity (for instance, the now empowered Science Team can make reality any preconceived idea but can no longer make any original ideas).

* {{Continuity}}: The story is set during the TimeSkip in UncannyXMen # 192 and before the events of AlphaFlight # 23.

* CheckovsGun: Paul Domeinic’s scrapbook of architectural sketches.

* FlipFlopPersonality: Aurora. Rachel telepathically snaps her to her repressed Jeanne persona. Xavier does the other way.

* BittersweetEnding: The X-Men & New Mutants wreck Loki’s plans, free Storm, and return to Earth. Karma is thin again and Magma gets restored to her human form. However, Wolfsbane has to part with her wolfed friend, Mirage is now a Valkyrie, Sunspot has to bid goodbye to a place that accepted him. Storm has to give up a chance to get her powers back.

* {{Continuity}}: Hela comes to claim the injured Wolverine. Thunder Goddess-Storm, Cyclops, Phoenix, and Mirage fight her off. Hela then realizes Thor has invaded her realm of Hel (in THOR# 360) and she needs all her power to fight him. So she forfeits her claim and retreats.

* {{Homage}}: The cover of UncannyXMen Annual 9 resembles JourneyIntoMystery # 85, Thor’s first appearance.

* WalkingSwimsuitScene: In the BMSE, Illyana spends the entire comic in her bikini.

* YourMom: When Hela tells Rachel about how her mother inadvertently served her purpose of bringing death, the girl attacks her claiming it wasn’t her fault.

* ConflictBall: Averted in the sense that both sides conflict with a point.

* ConflictBall: Averted.

* SuperEmpowerment: The Fountain grants powers to:

** Paul Descard becomes Lord of the Plants.

** Boyd becomes Beastmaster.

* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor:

** Cargoholder Sam Ross becomes Library, Sage of recorded knowledge.