Thor Ragnarok Trailer Breakdown: 23 Things You Must See

19. The Flash-Back

Thor Ragnarok Hela Mountains
Marvel Studios

The more poetically loaded scene here definitely feels like a flash-back - presumably of her first rise to try and take over Valhalla. That doesn't really look like Asgard in the background - if you can focus away from her stunning look for a moment.

Presumably, it's an origin story that comes after Hela's initial appearance, filling in the gaps.

They've done exceptionally well with her costumes, capturing the most famous of her looks in the comics.

Hela Comics
Marvel Studios

And even though she can crush Mjolnir with her bare hands, she still comes with a blade, which is different to the comics' traditional Sword Of Hela design...

Thor ragnarok Hela Sword
Marvel Studios

By the look of it, it's a slightly smaller version of the one we'll see in the flash-back sequence...

Thor ragnarok Hela Throwing sword
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