10 Most Shocking Betrayals In Superhero Movie History

7. Loki Dumps Odin Into A Retirement Home (Thor: Ragnarok)

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There can't be a list of superhero betrayals without including at least one Loki story. Whether he is deceiving others with holographic visions of himself or turning himself into a snake with a stabbing problem to fool his brother Thor, Loki is the master of the betrayal.

The story that makes this list; however, despite being hilarious at first glance, is actually his darkest betrayal yet. When Thor returns to Asgard in Thor: Ragnarok, he is confused to see theatrical tributes and statues in honour of his brother, Loki. Thor quickly sees the deception for what it is, and reveals to all that Loki is indeed shapeshifting to lead the Asgardians as his father - Odin.

Loki then spills the beans and confesses to putting Odin into a retirement home in New York City. Odin, god of wisdom, poetry and magic went from being king of Asgard to spending his days playing Bingo, and watching M.A.S.H reruns. I'm sure Loki was laughing his horned helmet off imagining his own father trying to explain to the care nurse that he needed to get back to being king of Asgard as the nurse gently pats his head saying "Of course you do, sweetheart." and strolls off to get him some more happy pills.

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