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  • ‘In our midst … an immortal!’ Hercules in 1960s Marvel comics

    In the 1960s Marvel introduced the Greek mythological hero Hercules, first in Thor, and then in the Avengers. But he never quite took off.

  • The “WandaMySister” Years: Best. Avengers. Ever!

    The younger Avengers became Cap’s surrogate for the family he might have had in a kinder world, and it’s a tribute to Lee’s skill as a writer that Cap’s parental love for his protégés (tempered with impatience!) was tacitly evident.

  • Well, Shucks…

    Charlton’s Hercules surprises us with an unanticipated ejaculation…

  • Herc 1

    This is a good first issue, and it does pretty much everything you want a fresh start to do. We get an opening fight scene, making clear that Hercules is now mortal and vulnerable, but still strong and with an array of ancient magical weapons. We get what looks like a new supporting cast, which also gives him a job and a place to live. We get mysterious voices of worship, suggesting that his demigodhood is not entirely dispensed with (and being a superhero comic, we can have no doubt that it will be returned sooner or later). Finally, we get some more action, leading to confrontation with the (or a?) Hobgoblin, who is working for the Kingpin.

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