*First appearance: Avengers (Vol 1) #83.
Mighty Brunhilde of Asgard found her spirit trapped within a crystal by an evil, power-craving adversary, Enchantress. But immortal Brunhilde eventually freed herself and reclaimed her original body, beginning a new life in the modern world as Barbara Norriss. For years, Barbara fought alongside the Defenders as Valkyrie. She claimed her fellow super Heroes as her extended family until she finally perished in the events surrounding Thor's unleashing of Ragnarok.
Power: Enhanced strength; longevity; stamina. *Source: Back of Card