Question: Who is the fictional character published by Marvel Comics who originally designated Brunnhilde/Valkyrie to bring the souls of slain heros to Valhalla?
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In 2007, writer Warren Ellis introduced a new version of Starr in the Marvel series newuniversal. Valkyrie is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.  The character was created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, based on the Norse mythological figure Brynhildr.  The character first appeared in "The Avengers" #83 (December 1970) and has become a mainstay of the superhero team known as the Defenders.  An Asgardian by birth, Valkyrie, also known by her real name, Brunnhilde, was selected by Odin to lead the Valkyrior.  Among her other aliases are Barbara Denton-Norriss, Samantha Parrington, Sian Bowen, and Annabelle Riggs who were all host bodies to the spirit of Brunnhilde.  Samantha Parrington, a previous host of Brunnhilde, later received Valkyrie's powers and became a member of the Defenders herself.  An ally and one-time love interest of Thor, she was ranked 30th in IGN's list of "The Top 50 Avengers", and 65th in "Comics Buyer's Guide's" "100 Sexiest Women in Comics" list. Captain America is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.  Created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in "Captain America Comics" #1 (cover dated March 1941) from Timely Comics, a predecessor of Marvel Comics.  Captain America was designed as a patriotic supersoldier who often fought the Axis powers of World War II and was Timely Comics' most popular character during the wartime period.  The popularity of superheroes waned following the war and the "Captain America" comic book was discontinued in 1950, with a short-lived revival in 1953.  Since Marvel Comics revived the character in 1964, Captain America has remained in publication.
Answer: Odin