Zeus (DC Comics)
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Zeus is a
Fictional character biography
Zeus' origins and early history mostly conform to the way they are presented in classical mythology. He is a child of the
In the DC Universe, the machinations of the alien god
In present day, Zeus has been a benefactor of the Amazons, the last remaining people that still worship the Olympians. However, his patriarchal attitudes, disregard for mortals, and unreasonable demands have sometimes led to conflict with his followers, particularly their champion Wonder Woman.
After Wonder Woman's defeat of
During a War of the Gods, Zeus leads the Olympians in a conflict with their Roman counterparts and other deities, until mortal heroes intervene to end the war. After Darkseid destroys the glory of Olympus,[2] Zeus convinces the other gods to abandon both it and Earth, and only Hermes refuses. The gods later return to Olympus but have occasionally been forced to defend or relocate it.
As in classical myth, Zeus frequently cheats on his wife Hera and couples with mortals to produce
Zeus is briefly deposed as ruler of Olympus during a coup staged by his daughter
Zeus' manipulations of his followers finally come to a head with the creation of the
In The New 52 reboot, Wonder Woman's origin is revised, with her now being the biological daughter of Zeus and Hippolyta. However, Diana was raised to believe that she was born out of clay to protect her from Hera.[3] Lennox (another illegitimate offspring of Zeus) commented that Zeus has been "scarpered off the immortal coil", hinting that he has apparently died.[4] It is revealed that Zeus was reborn as a baby by his daughter Athena (much as Zeus had given birth to her from his head) who had been plunged into the fictitious personality and matching body of a woman named Zola who believed Zeke to be her youngest son by Zeus. Fulfilling the prophecy involving Zeus's last born son, Zeke is revealed to be the king of the gods himself, and the spell on Athena ends. Wonder Woman pleads with Athena, however, to vacate this form she has created so Wonder Woman can keep her friend Zola and mother to the new baby Zeus, who could be a better king of the gods with Zola as the mother he never really had before in his life.[5]
Powers and abilities
Depending on the writer, Zeus' powers require either direct or indirect worship to sustain them. Without this worship his powers may fade over time allowing other gods to equal or surpass him.
In most stories, Zeus is one of or the most powerful Olympian god. He has vast supernatural powers with a focus on weather control, but can accomplish nearly anything including shapeshifting, resurrecting the dead, and creating new life.
In other media
Television
- Zeus appears in the Challenge of the Superfriends episode "Battle of the Gods", voiced by Bob Holt.
- Zeus appears in the "Shazam!" segment of DC Nation Shorts, voiced by Kevin Conroy.
Film
- Zeus appears in Wonder Woman (2009), voiced by David McCallum.
- Zeus appears in films set in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU):
- First appearing in flashbacks depicted in Hippolytato help them slay Ares should he return.
- Zeus appears in flashbacks depicted in .
- First appearing in flashbacks depicted in
Video games
Zeus appears in DC Universe Online.
References
- ^ Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #7-16
- ^ Action Comics #600
- ^ Wonder Woman (vol. 4) #3
- ^ Wonder Woman (vol. 4) #5
- ^ Wonder Woman (vol. 4) #35
- ^ Weintraub, Steve (June 21, 2016). "'Justice League': Over 60 Things to Know About the 'Batman v Superman' Follow-Up". Collider.com. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
External links
- Zeus at DC Comics Wiki