Hercules (Marvel Comics)
Hercules | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Journey into Mystery Annual #1 (October 1965) |
Created by |
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In-story information | |
Alter ego | Heracles Hercules Panhellenios |
Species | Olympian |
Team affiliations | Olympians Argonauts Avengers Champions Damage Control Defenders Heroes for Hire God Squad Renegades |
Partnerships | Amadeus Cho |
Notable aliases | The Prince of Power The Lion of Olympus Victor Tegler Harry Cleese |
Abilities |
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Hercules is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character is based on Heracles of Greek mythology (despite using the name of his Roman equivalent, Hercules). Since his first appearance, he has been a perennial member of the superhero team the Avengers.
The character has appeared in various forms of media, including television series and video games. Brett Goldstein portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
Publication history
Hercules was adapted from the
Hercules became a regular guest star in the title
Hercules starred in two limited series by writer-artist
Hercules remained a constant guest star in both Thor and The Avengers, playing a significant role in the "Avengers Under Siege" storyline in The Avengers #270–277 (August 1986–March 1987), involving supervillain team the Masters of Evil. The story lead directly into the "Assault on Olympus" storyline in The Avengers #281–285 (July 1987–November 1987), in which Hercules left the team.
The character starred in the self-titled limited series Hercules vol. 3, #1–5 (June–Sep. 2005), and guest starred in the limited series Thor: Blood Oath #1–6 (Nov. 2005-Feb. 2006), a retrospective story that depicts the second meeting between the Hercules and Thor.
At the conclusion of the "World War Hulk" storyline, Hercules received a self-titled publication when Marvel changed the name of the third volume of the Incredible Hulk series to The Incredible Hercules, effective as of issue #113 (Feb. 2008), and written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente.[5][6][7] The series concluded with The Incredible Hercules #141 (April 2010), and was followed by the 2-issue mini-series Hercules: Fall of an Avenger (March–April 2010). The mini-series is scheduled to lead into the relaunched new title, Prince of Power #1 (May 2010), also written by Pak and Van Lente.[8]
Writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente started a brand new Hercules series, entitled Herc, featuring the hero without powers, but wielding mythical arms.[9]
Marvel Comics continuity has been
Fictional character biography
1960s
Hercules first appears when pulled from the past by the villain Immortus to battle the Thunder God Thor.[11] This story is not referenced in the character's next appearance, which depicts Hercules and Thor as apparently meeting for the first time.[12] The discrepancy is eventually explained when it is revealed that the first "Hercules" encountered was actually an alien Space Phantom in disguise.[13]
Hercules guest-stars in an extended Thor storyline, defeating a depowered Thunder God (punished by
Hercules reappears as the thrall of the
1970s
Hercules continues to aid Thor in several connected storylines. Thor mistakenly battles Hercules when trying to rescue an Asgardian goddess from the underworld, but together they defeat instigators Ares and Pluto who are trying to take over Olympus;
Hercules becomes a founding member of the superhero team the
1980s
Hercules reappears during the "
During the "Avengers Under Siege" storyline,
During the "Evolutionary War" storyline, Hercules defeats a misguided High Evolutionary by mutating "beyond godhood".[43] Hercules eventually returns to his normal form and aids Thor against villains such as the Mongoose[44] and Doctor Doom.[45] After Hercules stars in a Hollywood film of dubious quality as a fictionalized version of himself, Zeus punishes him for this "travesty" by sending him on a mission to restore the lost faith of Magma, an active worshiper of the Greek gods. Hercules's demonstrations of strength and heroism fail to convince Magma that he is the real Greek god, and Zeus ignores his pleas to show her Olympus. However, she comes to believe Hercules after witnessing his eloquent reaction to a mortal's death.[46]
1990s
Together with Thor, Hercules confronts the Wrecking Crew once again, and recovers his confidence and defeats the villains when the Thunder God feigns defeat.
The other gods continue to feud with Hercules, with Ares - possessing the body of
A despondent Hercules helps the Shi'ar warrior Deathcry return to her homeworld,[55] and on returning to Earth is devastated[56] to learn that the Avengers - and the Fantastic Four - have apparently sacrificed themselves to stop the entity known as Onslaught, although they have really been sent into a pocket universe.[57] Hercules briefly joins the commercial superhero team Heroes for Hire,[58] and travels to Greece with Spider-Man to meet the threat of Dr. Zeus.[59] He eventually reunites with his Avenger comrades, aiding the team against Morgan Le Fey.[60] before choosing to remain an inactive member.[61]
After a misunderstanding Hercules is manipulated into fighting Thor,[62] but aids the Thunder God (together with the Asgardian entity the Destroyer) against the Dark Gods, who have conquered Asgard.[63]
Hercules decides to locate Erik Josten - now reformed and renamed "Atlas" and a member of Thunderbolts - who as "Goliath" participated in the beating of Hercules by the Masters of Evil. Hercules finds and attacks Josten until former Avenger Hawkeye (now leader of the Thunderbolts) convinces him to stop, although at the cost of their friendship.[64] Hercules also aids the Avengers against the avatar group, the Exemplars.[65]
2000s
Hercules becomes a drunkard, dismayed at the dissolution of the Avengers during the "
Hercules encounters Thor for the second time in a retrospective story;
During the "
Hercules also stars in the "World War Hulk" storyline, featuring a flashback to a period when the superhero team the Champions are still together. In the flashback the team mistakenly attack the Hulk, with the delay almost killing a gravely ill Jennifer Walters. Hercules and former Champions teammate Angel reconcile with the Hulk.[76] Together with several other super beings, Hercules forms a loose-knit group called the "Renegades" to attempt to stop the Hulk when he invades New York City,[77] then helping with rescue and recovery operations in the ruins of the destroyed city then departing before being apprehended.[volume & issue needed]
After the conclusion of World War Hulk, Hercules embarks on series of adventures with companion
Hercules plays a pivotal role in the "
Although successful, Athena dispatches Hercules and Cho to
During the "
2010s
Hercules teams with both the Mighty and New Avengers to stop Hera from remaking the universe with a device called Continuum.[90] Hercules battles Typhon in the alternate Continuum universe and defeats him. Athena appears after the fight, but instead of coming to help she seemingly destroys the Continuum universe with Hercules still inside. She explains that he had to die so that Amadeus Cho could replace him as the new "Prince of Power".[91] A funeral service is held at the Parthenon in Athens, where many of Hercules's comrades pay their respects and share memories. Athena appoints Amadeus as the new leader of the Olympus Group.[92] Amadeus travels to Hades, only to discover that Hercules is, in fact, not dead. Cho tells Athena he intends to use all their resources to find Hercules and bring him back.[93] Cho teams with Bruce Banner to build a machine that can scan all of reality, but discovers it would take over a billion years to locate Hercules. Amadeus then embarks on a quest to gain the power of a god, competing against Vali Halfling and the Pantheon and teaming up with Thor. Once Cho becomes a god and attains omniscience, he realizes that he is inadequate to wield such power. First he returns Hercules to Earth, then transfers all his new powers into him.[94]
During the events of
Hercules reappears in Brooklyn, armed with an array of Olympian weapons stolen from the armory of his deceased brother Ares. They include a magic sword called the Sword of Peleus, the Shield of Perseus (an unbreakable shield that turns anyone who looks at it to stone), arrows that can penetrate through anything, and the Helm of Hades (a helmet of invisibility). He gets a job bartending at a Greek run bar and restaurant in Brooklyn.[96] He later battles Hobgoblin in a construction site, who was attempting to intimidate the owner of the restaurant into selling it to the Kingpin. After defeating him, Hercules discovers that the owner's daughter sold him out to Hobgoblin and confronts her, until Kingpin appears and tells the owner he can keep the restaurant, taking Hobgoblin with him. After his victory becomes public, the restaurant becomes successful and Hercules becomes a local hero and celebrity.[97]
During the
During the
Hercules later encounters Zeus, who was depowered by his wife Hera because of his infidelity and womanizing. During that time, he discovers Elektra stealing a museum artifact from the Hand. After battling the Hand ninjas, Hercules discovers, through Kingpin, that Elektra is stealing mystical artifacts for Baba Yaga, a Slavic witch who was summoned by the Russian mob, who plans to absorb the magic of the artifacts to gain a youthful appearance and increase her power. He manages to locate Baba Yaga after Elektra steals his weapons. Herc and Zeus infiltrate the witch's home and Herc, with Elektra's help, defeats Baba Yaga. He then lets Zeus absorb the magic from the artifacts, restoring his godly powers, and they part ways.[105]
Hercules is called upon to act as a guest instructor at
As part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel event, Hercules, isolated and shunned by the hero community, attempts to regain his reputation as a true hero, by adapting himself into modern society. During that time, he takes on the threats of the Uprising Storm, a group of new gods consisting of Catastrophobia: God of War, Horrorscope, and Cryptomnesia: God of Data as they plan to wipe out the old gods.[109]
During the
In the aftermath of Civil War II, Hercules rejoins the Avengers, where they foil an ambush by Kang the Conqueror.[111] While the others are trapped in limbo as a result of time paradoxes created by Kang, Hercules (immune to Kang's current tactics of targeting the infant Avengers as nobody knows exactly where or when he was born) goes to Vietnam where he fights two versions of Kang attacking a temple who were looking for an infant version of Kang. After Hercules finds the child, the Avengers return from limbo and start fighting until Vision sends Wasp back in time to return baby Kang to his era.[112] After Wasp succeeds, the Avengers make a plan to defeat Kang for good. They assemble the original Avengers from the past and join forces to attack Kang's alternate versions at the same time. After defeating Kang, each of the Avengers return to their timelines.[113] The Avengers are then recruited by a reformed Doctor Doom operating as Iron Man to defeat a coven of young witches.[114] They later battle Avenger X, a member of the original New Avengers, who attempted to eliminate the team until Wasp shrinks her to sub-atomic levels.[115]
During the
After their hideout is destroyed, the heroes witness Sam Wilson reassuming the mantle of Captain America. With the use of the Cosmic Cube fragment, they manage to help destroy the Planetary Defense Shield and the
The original Champions (Hercules, Iceman, Angel, Ghost Rider and Darkstar) reunite at the location of their former headquarters in Los Angeles to mourn the death of the Black Widow. They battle a group of decommissioned Sentinels while out at a West Hollywood nightclub.[124]
When the
During the events of No Surrender, Hercules is sent to the Roman Colosseum with
2020s
When Hercules tried to track down his resurrected family, he instead was captured by them.[131] He was freed by the reformed Guardians of the Galaxy. He aided the Guardians in stopping the mad gods, but at the cost of Star-Lord's life.[132] Following the battle with Gamora's West Spiral Arm Guardians, Hercules began a relationship with Noh-Varr.[133][134]
Powers and abilities
Hercules possesses the typical powers of an Olympian god, including superhuman strength, durability, speed, reflexes, stamina and endurance.[135] He is the strongest of the Olympians,[136] being capable of feats such as lifting and hurling a giant sequoia tree, smashing rocks to powder,[137] sealing an entire cliff around an opponent with his bare hands,[17] knocking out a yellow-crested Titan,[138] and dragging the island of Manhattan[26] (though this was later retconned to be merely a boast he had made, and not a genuine feat).[139][140] His superstrong legs allow him to run at speeds of over 100 mph, and leap over a hundred feet into the air. He can withstand blows from Thor,[141] and possesses a complete resistance to high caliber bullets.[142] He is able to recover from injuries with superhuman speed and efficiency.[143][135]
Hercules is highly skilled in
Hercules sacrificed his godly powers to save humanity in the wake of the Chaos War, and was completely powerless. Despite this, he retained his exceptional physical condition compared to a normal human, incredible skills in archery and hand-to-hand combat and access to magical weapons and items that help in battle.[96] At the start of the 2015 Hercules series, his powers made an unexplained return. They were later revealed to have been restored through scientific means.[145] At this time, Hercules made use of both antique and modern weapons, such as assault rifles, tasers, grenade launchers, and others.[146]
Reception
Critical reception
Joe George of Den of Geek stated, "Hercules morphed into a lovable lunkhead and, eventually, a complex character whose good-natured love of adventure made him a valuable ally to heroes across the Marvel Universe. [...] Hercules became less an arrogant lout looking for fights and more a hero whose joi de vivre drove him toward adventure. When writer Al Ewing added Herc to his lineup of The Guardians of the Galaxy, he added a softer side to the character, as evidenced by his tender romance with hot-headed Kree warrior Noh-Varr. None of these writers changed the fundamental aspects of Hercules. He’s still far from the smartest guy in the room, and he still refuses to back down from a fight. But he’s now become the jock you could never hate, the guy who always gets the boy or girl he wants (and Herc wants most boys and girls he encounters), but isn’t a jerk about it. He’s the muscle-bound beefcake who always has your back and wants to lift your spirits."[147]
Volumes
Herc - 2011
According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Herc #1 was the 40th best selling comic book in April 2011.[148][149][150]
Greg McElhatton of
Incredible Hercules - 2008
According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Incredible Hercules #113 was the 18th best selling comic book in January 2008.[153][154][155][156] Incredible Hercules #113 was the 196th best selling comic book in 2008.[157]
Jesse Schedeen of IGN gave Incredible Hercules #113 a grade of 9 out of 10, saying, "Almost as much a breakout star as his half-brother, Ares is finally getting the exposure he deserves with Incredible Hercules. I was ready for the God of War to explode onto the scene after Michael Avon Oeming's recent mini-series. Unfortunately, he didn't explode so much as limp his way into the ranks of Mighty Avengers. Pak and van Lente seem to have a better handle on the character, as he comes across as much more intelligent and brutal than the dim-witted jock seen in the Avengers books. At this point the only things keeping Incredible Hercules from ranking as the best book of the week are the unfortunately-timed Immortal Iron Fist and the slightly underwhelming pencils of Khoi Pham. I don't want to be too hard on Pham. This is some of the best work I've seen from the artist so far. Still, it doesn't quite measure up to what we're seeing in some of the other Aftersmash books. If only Ed McGuinness were drawing this series instead of Hulk. I think I'd be in comic book heaven."[158]
Hercules - 2015
According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Hercules #1 was the 49th best selling comic book in November 2015.[159][160][161][162] Hercules #1 was the 475th best selling comic book in December 2015.[163][164]
Levi Hunt of IGN gave Hercules #1 a grade of 7.8 out of 10, writing, "Hercules seems like a strange series to launch amidst so many Avengers and X-Men premiere issues. But don’t let the hero’s C-list status keep you away from this book in favor of those bigger hitters – Hercules is a fun and well written book that finds a few ways to stand out in the current tidal wave of “fun and light” comics. The first thing you’ll notice about the issue is how strong the dialogue and conversation is, the issue is a bit wordy but absolutely flies by – Dan Abnett’s use and pacing of language is exemplary. Abnett also finds clever ways to make Hercules relevant in this modern setting, while also not forgetting his roots. That mix of modern and ancient will be the hook going forward and it’s a promising one. Finally is Luke Ross on the art, his contributions to the book aren’t as praise-worthy as Abnett’s, but he really does well with the character acting."[165]
Accolades
- In 2012, IGN ranked Hercules 21st in their "Top 50 Avengers" list.[166]
- In 2019, CBR.com ranked Hercules 4th in their "Marvel Comics: The 10 Most Powerful Olympians" list.[167]
- In 2021,
- In 2021, Screen Rant included Hercules in their "10 LGBTQ+ Marvel Heroes That Should Join The MCU" list.[170]
- In 2022, Sportskeeda ranked Hercules 1st in their "10 best Greek gods from Marvel comics " list.[136]
- In 2022, Collider ranked Hercules 15th in their "19 Most Powerful Marvel Characters" list.[171]
- In 2022, Screen Rant included Hercules in their "10 Most Powerful Olympian Gods In Marvel Comics" list[172] and in their "10 Most Powerful Thor Villains, In The Movies & Comics" list.[173]
- In 2022,
Other Marvel characters named Hercules
- Varen David—In 1940, Timely Comics (Marvel's predecessor) published the adventures of a strongman called "Hercules" in Mystic Comics #3 & 4.[177] In 2009, this character was profiled in Marvel's Marvel Mystery Handbook and identified as "Varen David".[volume & issue needed]
- Unnamed member of the Order-A member of the Order codenamed "Hercules" first appeared in Civil War #7 (2007).
Other versions
"Heroes Reborn"
In an alternate reality depicted in the 2021 "Heroes Reborn" miniseries, Hercules fought Power Princess, but was turned into a statue and kept outside her headquarters in the Statue of Liberty. In the present, a mysterious thunderstorm temporarily brings him back to life, but Power Princess subdues him and turns him back.[178]
Marvel Zombies
A zombified version of Hercules appears in Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness. He and several zombies participate in an attack on Doctor Doom's castle to reach the humans inside.[179]
In the prequel Marvel Zombies: Dead Days, Hercules was one of several heroes who survived the zombie plague.[180] However, he is later crushed to death by a zombified Hulk.[181]
24th Century Hercules
An
In the sequel series, which took on a dark tone and takes place 41 years after the first series, Hercules and Recorder #417 meet and eventually befriend an alien Skrull called Skyppi. They later face a cosmic version of the hero Red Wolf and a villain devoted to the Titan Thanos who breaks into the tomb of Kree hero Captain Marvel to steal his Nega-Bands. Hercules eventually returns to Olympus and proves to Zeus, who had gone insane and seemingly killed the other gods, he has learned humility by fighting him and sparing his life. However, Zeus reveals the gods now exist in another plane of existence and he is to join them. Before he leaves, Zeus advises Hercules to found his own dynasty now that he is free of his past.[183]
Hercules, Recorder, and Skyppi later returned in an issue of the reprint series Marvel Tales,[184] and the graphic novel Hercules, Prince of Power: Full Circle. In the latter, the trio are captured by Emperor Arimathes, a son born of a past romantic adventure Hercules had and never knew existed. After learn Arimathes had been manipulated by his vengeful mother into becoming a cruel tyrant, Hercules vows to save his son.[185] A three-part storyline in the anthology series Marvel Comics Presents served as an epilogue to the events of the graphic novel.[186]
This version of Hercules last appeared in a third limited series, Hercules: Twilight of a God. Set 75 years after the events of the first limited series, Hercules' three grandchildren, a new Silver Surfer, and the Galactus Black Hole that threatens all life in the galaxy. The fates of Skyppi, Recorder #417 and Arimathes are revealed as Hercules sacrifices himself to stop the galactic threat's expansion and, in doing so, alters the destiny of both himself and Galactus.[187]
MC2
In the possible future
Maestro
When the Hulk initially found Dystopia, Hercules was in charge of the collection of human survivors, now calling himself "the Maestro".[189] An encounter with Rick Jones confirmed for the Hulk that Hercules is now only interested in ruling humans and having sparring matches or sex. Although the Hulk expresses little interest in helping ordinary people for the sake of helping them after they caused the apocalypse, he infiltrates Alchemax's remains to create the Dogs of War to oppose Hercules's forces.[190]
X-Treme X-Men
Ultimate Marvel
In the
In other media
Television
- Hercules appears in the "Mighty Thor" segment of The Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by Len Birman.[195]
- Hercules makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "One Man's Worth".[citation needed]
- Hercules makes non-speaking cameo appearances in Fantastic Four.[citation needed]
- Hercules appears in The Super Hero Squad Show, voiced by Jess Harnell.[196]
- Hercules appears in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.,[197] voiced by Townsend Coleman.[195] This version has a history with the Hulk, sports an ego, and causes more problems than he can solve.
- Hercules appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "The Incredible Herc",[198] voiced by Matthew Mercer.[195]
Film
Hercules appears in the mid-credits scene of the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), portrayed by Brett Goldstein.[199]
Video games
- Hercules appears as an NPC and boss in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, voiced by Sean Donnellan.[citation needed]
- Hercules appears in Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, voiced by Jess Harnell.[195]
- Hercules appears as a playable character in Marvel: Avengers Alliance.[citation needed]
- Hercules appears in Marvel Heroes, voiced by Travis Willingham.[citation needed]
Collected editions
Title | Material collected | Published date | ISBN |
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Hercules: New Labors of Hercules | Hercules (vol.3) #1-5 | November 2005 | 978-0785117520 |
Wolverine/Hercules: Myths, Monsters & Mutants | Wolverine/Hercules: Myths, Monsters & Mutants #1-4, material from Marvel Treasury Edition #26 | August 2011 | 978-0785141105 |
Incredible Hercules: Against The World | Incredible Hercules #113-115, Hulk Vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide | October 2008 | 978-0785125334 |
Incredible Hercules: Smash Of The Titans | Incredible Hulk #106-112, Incredible Hercules #113-115, Hulk Vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide | July 2009 | 978-0785139683 |
Incredible Hercules: Secret Invasion | Incredible Hercules #116-120 | November 2008 | 978-0785133339 |
Incredible Hercules: Love And War | Incredible Hercules #121-125 | June 2009 | 978-0785132462 |
Incredible Hercules: Sacred Invasion | Incredible Hercules #116-125 | March 2010 | 978-0785142560 |
Incredible Hercules: Dark Reign | Incredible Hercules #126-131 | October 2009 | 978-0785138303 |
Incredible Hercules: The Mighty Thorcules | Incredible Hercules #132-137 | January 2010 | 978-0785138310 |
Incredible Hercules: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 | Incredible Hulk #106-112, Incredible Hercules #113-120, Hulk Vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide, material from Giant-Size Hulk #1, Amazing Fantasy (vol. 2) #15, Incredible Hulk #100 | August 2019 | 978-1302918668 |
Incredible Hercules: The Complete Collection Vol. 2 | Incredible Hercules #121-137 | March 2021 | 978-1302923488 |
Incredible Hercules: Assault On New Olympus | Incredible Hercules #138-142, Siege of Olympus Prologue | May 2010 | 978-0785145455 |
Incredible Hercules: The New Prince of Power | Heroic Age: Prince of Power #1-4, Hercules: Fall of an Avenger #1-2 | November 2010 | 978-0785143703 |
Herc: The Complete Series by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente | Herc #1-10, 6.1 | June 2012 | 978-0785147237 |
Hercules: Still Going Strong | Hercules (vol. 4) #1-6 | June 2016 | 978-1302900335 |
Civil War II: Gods of War | Civil War II: Gods of War #1-4, Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 | November 2016 | 978-1302900342 |
24th Century Hercules
Title | Material collected | Published date | ISBN |
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Hercules: Full Circle | Marvel Tales #197, Marvel Graphic Novel #37, Marvel Comics Presents #39-41, material from Marvel Age #4, 65 | November 2009 | 978-0785139577 |
Hercules: Prince of Power | Hercules (vol.1) #1-4, Hercules (vol.2) #1-4 | September 2019 | 978-0785139553 |
Hercules: Twilight of a God | Hercules: Twilight of a God #1-4 | December 2010 | 978-0785135463 |
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External links
- Hercules at the Marvel Universe wiki
- Incredible Hercules at the Grand Comics Database
- Hercules at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- GREEK WEEK Part I -Pak & Van Lente talk Hercules's Past, Comic Book Resources, March 17, 2008
- GREEK WEEK Part II- "Hulk vs. Hercules: When Titans Clash", Comic Book Resources, March 19, 2008
- GREEK WEEK Part III: Artist Rafa Sandoval, Comic Book Resources, March 19, 2008
- Love, Olympian Style: Pak & Van Lente talk "Incredible Hercules", Comic Book Resources, September 4, 2008