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Creation & Design

Hercules was created during the Silver Age of Comics, inspired by the mythological figure from Greek mythology. His character was designed to embody strength and heroism.

Early Years

Hercules first appeared in the Marvel Universe as a foe of Thor, showcasing his immense strength and combat skills. He quickly became a member of the Avengers and other superhero teams.

Character Development

Over the years, Hercules has evolved from a simple strongman to a complex character grappling with his identity as a god and a hero. His interactions with other heroes and gods have added depth to his character.

Cultural Reception

Hercules has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his strength and charisma. His character has appeared in various media, including animated series and video games.

Character Details

Real Name:
Heracles
First Appearance:
Journey Into Mystery Annual #1
Aliases:
The Lion of Olympus, The Strongest Man in the World
Species:
God
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Champions, Gods of Olympus
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Durability, Longevity, Skilled combatant
Equipment:
Golden Mace, Lion Skin Cloak
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Journey Into Mystery Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Journey Into Mystery Annual #1
 
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1st appearance of Hercules

1st appearance of Zeus

Versions of the Olympians have appeared previously in different Timely and Marvel comics but the versions of the characters introduced here consistently maintain an ongoing continuity

First battle of Thor vs Hercules

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[August 2022 - rumored solo project in the works titled Hercules: Rise of the Gods]

Journey Into Mystery #124
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Journey Into Mystery #124
 
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Iconic cover art by Jack Kirby

1st appearance of Queen Ula

2nd appearance of Hercules

Thor reveals his identity to Jane Foster

Journey Into Mystery #125
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Journey Into Mystery retitled 'The Mighty Thor' and continues with #126

3rd appearance of Hercules

Thor #126
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Thor #126
 
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Formerly titled Journey into Mystery

Classic battle of Thor vs Hercules

Tales to Astonish #79
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Tales to Astonish #79
 
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Classic battle of the Hulk vs Hercules

Avengers, The #38
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Avengers, The #38
 
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First meeting of Hercules and the Avengers

First battle of Hercules and Ares

Avengers, The #45
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Avengers, The #45
 
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Hercules joins the Avengers

Ka-Zar #1
Marvel ⋅ 1970
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Ka-Zar #1
 
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Curse word visible on the cover, above the backside of Zabu and to the right of the tree trunk

First standalone back-up story featuring Hercules, first solo story in Avengers #47

First reprint of Ka-Zar's first appearance from X-Men #10 (1965)

Sub-Mariner #29
Marvel ⋅ 1970
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Sub-Mariner #29
 
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First meeting and battle of Namor and Hercules

1st team appearance of the Sirens, agents of Zeus

Champions #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Champions #1
 
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1st team appearance and origin of The Champions: Angel, Black Widow, Ghost Rider, Hercules, Iceman

Marvel Premiere #26
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Marvel Premiere #26
 
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First solo headlining Hercules feature

Hercules: Prince of Power #1
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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First solo title series featuring Hercules

Incredible Hulk #106
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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First meeting of Amadeus Cho and Hercules

Incredible Hercules, The #126
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Origin of Hercules

X-Treme X-Men #7
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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1st cameo appearance of an alternate universe Hercules where he is homosexual

X-Treme X-Men #8
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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1st full appearance of an alternate universe Hercules where he is homosexual

Avengers: No Road Home #10
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Debut of new Hercules costume, reminiscent of an Eternals costume

1st cameo appearance of cosmic Zeus

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