Sandbox:Hercules
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Hercules, also known as Heracles, is the demi-god of strength and heroes in ancient Greek Mythology and Roman culture. He appears in Marvel Comics' Godzilla issue 3 and in IDW Publishing's Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II - Sons of Giants issue 5.
Name
In the continuity of Marvel Comics' Earth-616, which includes Godzilla, Hercules was originally named Alcaeus before his mother, Alcmene, renamed him Herakles, which translates to "Glory of Hera", to appease the jealous namesake Goddess. At some point, he renamed himself a second time, permanently taking up the name Hercules.
In the continuity of IDW Publishing's comic series Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons and the sequel that he debuts in, Hercules is simply referred to as Hercules.
Appearance
The Hercules of Marvel Comics that appears in Godzilla, King of the Monsters possesses brown hair, blue eyes, lack of a cover top, boots, a headband, and is adorned with a green and orange tunic.
The Hercules of IDW Publishing that appears in Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II - Sons of Giants takes on the more traditionally typical appearance of a Greek deity; A heavily naked muscular man with thick curly grey hair and similarly thick and curly grey facial hair. He only wears a white primitive underwear.
History
- Godzilla #3 (1977-78)
- Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II - Sons of Giants #5 (2024)
Godzilla
"A Tale of Two Saviors"
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Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II - Sons of Giants
"Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II - Sons of Giants issue 5"
An ancient painting depicts Hercules battling against King Ghidorah his fate is unknown after that event.
Abilities
Strength
In Marvel’s Godzilla, Hercules possesses godly strength which is known for handling the weight of the universe itself, though he struggled to hold back Godzilla's foot. He was also capable of lifting and throwing road debris off the Golden Gate bridge at Godzilla.
Durability
In Marvel's Godzilla, Hercules was able to survive being crushed under Godzilla's foot when trying to lift him up.
Weapons
In Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II - Sons of Giants #5 Hercules used a sword and shield against King Ghidorah. However it is unknown how effective they were against the three headed dragon.
Gallery
Trivia
- Hercules would be one of the first superhumans to fight Godzilla personally which would be repeated.
External Links
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