Jun 1, 1984 CE
First Appearance in Thor #344
Malekith is introduced as a cunning Dark Elf who covets the Casket of Ancient Winters. #marvel #comics
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
Jul 1, 1984 CE
Steals the Casket of Ancient Winters
Malekith disguises himself as a human to steal the Casket and uses it to plunge Earth into an ice age. #marvel #thor
Aug 1, 1984 CE
Casket Unleashed on Midgard
Malekith activates the Casket, freezing vast regions of Europe and threatening the world. #marvel #darkelves
Sep 1, 1984 CE
Malekith Defeated by Thor
Thor battles Malekith and reverses the Casket's effects, restoring the natural climate. #marvel #thor
Oct 1, 1984 CE
Killed by Hela
The goddess of death Hela slays Malekith, sending him to Hel. #marvel #hela
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Return in Thor: God of Thunder #13
Malekith inexplicably returns from the dead, embarking on a campaign to conquer Svartalfheim. #marvel #thor
Feb 1, 2014 CE
Kills the Dark Elf King
Malekith assassinates the previous ruler of Svartalfheim, taking the throne for himself. #marvel #darkelves
Mar 1, 2014 CE
Allies with Karnilla
Malekith forms a pact with the Norn Queen Karnilla to bolster his armies. #marvel #nornqueen
Apr 1, 2014 CE
Attacks Asgard
Malekith leads a raid on Asgard, stealing magical artifacts and sowing chaos. #marvel #asgard
May 1, 2014 CE
Defeated by Thor Again
Thor defeats Malekith, forcing him to retreat to Svartalfheim. #marvel #thor
Jul 1, 2014 CE
Original Sin Tie-In: Thor & Loki #1
Malekith schemes during the Original Sin event, aiming to exploit the secrets revealed. #marvel #originalsin
Aug 1, 2014 CE
Recovers the Casket
Malekith retrieves the Casket of Ancient Winters from Asgard's vault. #marvel #casket
Sep 1, 2014 CE
Frees the Light Elves' Prisoners
Malekith liberates captured Dark Elves during the conflict. #marvel #elves
Oct 1, 2014 CE
Confronted by Angela
Angela, the angelic warrior, battles Malekith to protect the Tenth Realm. #marvel #angela
Nov 1, 2014 CE
Tenth Realm Revealed
Malekith's manipulations lead to the discovery of Heven, the realm of angels. #marvel #tenthrealm
Jun 1, 2015 CE
Appears in The Mighty Thor #1
Malekith resurfaces as a major threat in the new Thor series with Jane Foster as Thor. #marvel #thor
Jul 1, 2015 CE
Attacks the Light Elves
Malekith invades Alfheim, slaying many light elves and capturing their queen. #marvel #lightelves
Aug 1, 2015 CE
Battles Jane Foster Thor
Malekith fights the new Thor, testing her worth and the power of Mjolnir. #marvel #janefoster
Sep 1, 2015 CE
Invades Nidavellir
Malekith conquers the dwarf realm, forcing them to forge weapons for his armies. #marvel #dwarves
Oct 1, 2015 CE
Destroys the Light Elves' Queen
Malekith publicly executes Queen Aelsa of the Light Elves, solidifying his tyranny. #marvel #elves
Mar 1, 2016 CE
Plots with Loki
Malekith and Loki form an uneasy alliance to manipulate events in Asgard. #marvel #loki
Jun 1, 2016 CE
Unites the Dark Councils
Malekith consolidates power among the Dark Elves, uniting their clans under his banner. #marvel #darkelves
Sep 1, 2016 CE
Captures the Casket Again
Malekith steals the Casket of Ancient Winters from the Asgardian vault once more. #marvel #casket
Jan 1, 2017 CE
Frees the Fire Giants
Malekith allies with Surtr's kin, unleashing fire giants upon Midgard. #marvel #firegiants
May 1, 2017 CE
Threatens the Ten Realms
Malekith declares war on all realms, starting with an assault on Vanaheim. #marvel #tenrealms
Sep 1, 2017 CE
Kills Odin's Ravens
Malekith murders Huginn and Muninn, weakening Odin's omniscience. #marvel #odin
Feb 1, 2018 CE
Coronated as King of the Dark Elves
Malekith formalizes his rule over Svartalfheim in a dark ceremony. #marvel #darkelves
Jun 1, 2018 CE
Alliances with Ice Giants and Trolls
Malekith recruits other monstrous races for his coming war on the surface realms. #marvel #icegiants
Apr 1, 2019 CE
War of the Realms #1: Invasion of Earth
Malekith launches a full-scale invasion of Midgard, deploying armies across the globe. #marvel #waroftherealms
May 1, 2019 CE
Malekith Fights Thor in London
Thor engages Malekith in a massive battle in London, but Malekith escapes. #marvel #thor
Jun 1, 2019 CE
Captures Jane Foster Thor
Malekith captures Jane Foster Thor and attempts to drain her of the Thor power. #marvel #janefoster
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Destroys Manhattan
Malekith's forces decimate New York City, causing widespread destruction. #marvel #newyork
Aug 1, 2019 CE
Betrayed by Loki
Loki betrays Malekith, stealing a key artifact and turning the tide against him. #marvel #loki
Sep 1, 2019 CE
Final Battle in War of the Realms #8
Thor, Odin, and the Avengers confront Malekith in the final issue of the event. #marvel #finalbattle
Oct 1, 2019 CE
Defeated and Imprisoned
Malekith is defeated by Thor and Odin, then imprisoned in a secret location. #marvel #thor
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Appears in Thor (2020) #1
Malekith is shown brooding in his prison, plotting future revenge. #marvel #thor
Mar 1, 2020 CE
Manipulated by the Black Winter
Malekith is contacted by the cosmic entity Black Winter, gaining new dark powers. #marvel #blackwinter
Jun 1, 2020 CE
Escapes Prison
Malekith breaks free from his captivity with the aid of the Black Winter's influence. #marvel #escape
Sep 1, 2020 CE
Threatens the New Asgard
Malekith leads an attack on the new Asgard on Earth, seeking to destroy it. #marvel #asgard
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Casket Stolen by Thor
Thor retrieves the Casket of Ancient Winters from Malekith, ending his winter scheme. #marvel #thor