GAME 12 LABOURS OF HERCULES SERIES
The storylines dealt with Hercules's exile from Olympus, completion of a series of quests and opportunity to leave his past behind and create a new identity. A 24th century version of Hercules starred in Hercules, Prince of Power #1-4 (September–December 1982), which was popular enough to spawn a sequel, Hercules, Prince of Power #1-4 (March–June 1984). Hercules starred in two limited series by writer-artist Bob Layton, with both set in an alternate universe. After this, Hercules made a guest appearance in Marvel Two-In-One #44 (October 1978). Hercules also guest starred in Marvel Team-Up #28 (December 1974) and Marvel Premiere #26 (November 1975) before starring along with four other heroes in The Champions which ran for 17 issues (October 1975–January 1978).
In issue #45 of The Avengers, Hercules became a "full-fledged Avenger" by way of Goliath's announcement to the press during the first annual "Avengers Day". The character teamed up with the Avengers in issue #38 (March 1967), but was not yet an official member he was merely a guest of the Avengers during his banishment from Olympus. The tale parallels Hercules and the Hulk's titanic strength, short temper, and simple-mindedness, while contrasting their lot in life: Hercules being a beloved hero and pampered celebrity, while the Hulk is a hated and feared fugitive. The character guest-starred in Tales to Astonish #79 (May 1966), and his deadlocked battle with the Hulk, as told by Lee, Kirby, and Bill Everett, has come to be regarded as a classic. Hercules became a regular guest star in the title The Mighty Thor, appearing in issue #126 (March 1966).
The character's first formal appearance in the Marvel Universe became Journey into Mystery Annual #1 (October 1965), which established Hercules as being a rival of the Norse god of thunder, Thor. The character debuted in The Avengers #10 (November 1964) as a minion of Immortus, although his appearance was revealed in the limited series Avengers Forever (December 1998–November 1999) as being an impostor. Hercules was adapted from the Greek mythology hero Heracles by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.
4 Other Marvel characters named Hercules.
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