The Enchantress

THE ENCHANTRESS (Amora)

First Appearance: Journey into Mystery [Thor] #103 (Apr 1964)

First Avengers Appearance: Avengers V1 #7 (Aug 1964)

While not a true Asgardian goddess, Amora is a powerful sorceress and has been a recurring nemesis of Thor. When she and the Executioner, who she was often associated with, were exiled to Earth by Odin, they encountered Baron Hieinrich Zemo and joined his original Masters of Evil which brought the pair into conflict with The Avengers.

Individually and as a member of the Masters of Evil, Amora battled the Avengers several times. She became especially affronted by the mortal Scarlet Witch's attempts to subvert her divine spells and has been occasionally challenged by Wanda's mutant gifts.

The Enchantress is also credited with orchestrating a number of other Avengers adversaries. Amora used Zemo’s technology to turn Erik Josten into Powerman (later known as Goliath III and Atlas. As Valkyire she assembled the Lady Liberators (Avengers V1 #83), and later used her sorcery to merge Barbara Denton Norris with the Valkyrie identity Defenders V1 #4). Amora was also behind Arkon’s first attack on Earth (Avengers V1 #75-76) and Ares attempt to conquer Olympus, Earth, and Asgard (Avengers V1 #98-100).