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[[File:Loki_7310.jpg|frame| [[Manipulative Bastard|Why do people always presume I'm lying?]]]]
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I did not seek the destruction of Asgard; I have ''never'' sought something [[Even Evil Has Standards|so terrible]], but Thor's actions freed us for the tyranny of [[Abusive Precursors|the Shadow gods]], and we were reborn.
I returned as a woman, but regained my masculinity in short order, and once again worked for the good of Asgard... and the defeat of Thor. But I paid a heavy price for my actions and I died once again, only to rise once more this time as a child - innocent, trusting, but still wily as Mischief must be.
I have become more...appreciative, of Thor my brother, for at least he, alone among the Aesir, treats me with trust and love. I now put my mind towards more... altruistic ends, and have assisted Thor and his friends in their hours of need - even if I am still more savvy about [[The Unfettered|how their principles sometimes get in the way of their own good.]] And still I work for the good of Asgard, the only true home I have ever known.
Until, of course, [[Depending on the Writer|a man with a typewriter]] needs the God of Mischief once more...
In the more recent times of the 2010s, a series of films were made that told the tales of [[Thor (film)|Thor and I]], as well as [[The Avengers (film)|his allies]], and the task of portraying my likeness was given to one [[Tom Hiddleston]]. One cannot imagine how delighted I was to see that he performed his role masterfully, to the point that he was invited back to [[Loki (TV series)|portray me again in 2021]].
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* [[Abusive Parents]]: Laufey was ''not'' a good father. In one particularly [[Tear Jerker|poignant]] scene, as a time-travelling adult I took revenge on a wounded Laufey with a sword, screaming "YOU WILL NEVER STRIKE ME AGAIN!"
* [[A Day in the Limelight]]: As of #622, I -- in my younger form -- have taken over the main Thor books as the protagonist (Thor is the protagonist in another one) and they have been renamed Journey in Mystery, to great critical acclaim.▼
* [[Affably Evil]]: Depending on my mood, but just because I'm [[Manipulative Bastard|a ruthless manipulator]] doesn't mean I can't be ''civil'' about it.
* [[Always Someone Better]]: Thor was this to me during our childhood in Asgard. This, coupled with [[Abusive Parents]] above, is basically my [[Freudian Excuse]]....or maybe I simply am who I am?
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* [[Classic Villain]]
* [[Consummate Liar]]: I would say that I do not lie nearly so often as everyone else seems to believe; then again, I am so ''good'' at it, aren't I?
* [[Daddy's Little Villain]]: [[Subverted Trope|If only.]] My dear Hela is neither little -- thrice my size, in fact; apparently giantism skips a generation -- nor particularly fond of me. Our relationships are rather... strained, at best, and though we sometimes co-operate most of the time she wants nothing to do with me. Unfortunately, as the Goddess of the Dead she is much more powerful than me as well, and worse I may even be destined to someday end up in her custody. Apparently, she thinks me rather... childish, but I am the God of Mischief after all, so I do have a reputation to live up to.
* [[Dark and Troubled Past]]: My early childhood was littered with neglect and physical abuse. Also the fact I'm a runt giant, 1/5 the size of my kindred. Some offer this as an explanation for my self-loathing and mean behavior.
▲* [[A Day in the Limelight]]: As of #622, I -- in my younger form -- have taken over the main Thor books as the protagonist (Thor is the protagonist in another one) and they have been renamed Journey in Mystery, to great critical acclaim.
* [[Deal with the Devil]]: I have been pressed-gang into deals with actual devils at times such as my forced alliance with [[Doctor Strange|the dread Dormammu]], but I have been on the better end of this more often than not; Crusher Creel, the Absorbing Man, is just one of many mortals who have gained [[Superpower Lottery|special gifts]] courtesy of myself. And if I may be so modest, I am rather more honourable in my dealings than others that might be mentioned...
* [[Distaff Counterpart]]: I bear the dubious honor of being one of the few characters to become his ''own'' [[Distaff Counterpart]]. [[Earth X|Not for the first time, either.]]
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* [[Take Over the World|Take Over The Nine Worlds]]
* [[Third Person Person]]: [[Self-Deprecation|Loki has a habit of doing this in various comics.]]
* [[Time Travel]]: I can do this more or less at will; it gives me a distinct advantage when carrying out my gambits. Even I cannot guess how much of Asgardian history was shaped by me until I decide to go back and effect it - the disappearance of my foster grandfather, my own adoption and the death of Laufey, and who knows what else? All me, and I didn't even know it!
* [[The Unfavorite]]: It has long been obvious to me that I am Odin's least-favourite son. With that said, [[Your Mileage May Vary|some would argue]] over whether I am correct or not, and if I am, whether I have brought it on myself with my... antics.
* [[The Unfettered]]: Whether I am opposed to Thor or working towards some mutual end, I am always willing to go further than he is.
* [[Villain Team-Up]]: I am rather fond of these; I don't see why all the other miscreants aren't as pragmatic as I am.
* [[Villain Teleportation]]: I'd be a poor master of [[Black Magic]] if I could not teleport at will
* [[Voluntary Shapeshifting]]: When disguises are called for, mostly.
* [[Weaksauce Weakness]]: When I first appeared, I had one- I couldn't use my powers ''when wet.'' Against Thor, who could easily make it rain. Do you wonder why this is ignored now?
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