Gods walk among mere mortal men in the Marvel Universe. Thor, the Odinson and God of Thunder; Bast, child of Ra, source of Black Panther’s powers; Khonshu, god of the moon and the giver of Moon Knight’s powers; and Hercules, the Prince of Power, son of Zeus. These gods, and more, exist openly and frequently involve themselves in the affairs of man. It is no hyperbole to say that if not for the actions of these gods, the universe would have traveled down a very different path. But far, far into the future of the Marvel Universe, a dark destiny awaits some of the most powerful gods to have ever existed, and not even the power of Hercules himself was great enough to save them.1984’s Hercules: Prince of Power (by Bob Layton) is a four-issue mini-series that features the titular Greek demigod. A direct sequel to the similarly titled Hercules: Prince of Power (also by Bob Layton), the 1984 story follows Hercules as he embarks on grand adventures deep in the heart of space. Far from Earth, accompanied by two trusted companions and ready for adventure, Hercules faces the future with readied fists and a smile. But when he learns of tragedy back on Mount Olympus, Hercules returns to his home to find a nightmare come true.A dire warning from the dying god Helios fills Hercules with disbelief and dread. He tells Hercules that Zeus has gone mad and murdered each and every one of the other Greek gods. Hercules races to Mount Olympus to find his father sitting on his throne, a horrible smile on his face. Zeus admits to killing the other gods and attacks Hercules. Despite his bravest efforts to take arms against his father, Hercules eventually battles Zeus and defeats him. With the life of Zeus in his hands, Hercules cannot bring himself to kill his father and ends the battle. Much to his surprise, Zeus rejoices at Hercules’ decision and reveals the truth to him.RELATED: Marvel’s Hercules, Brett Goldstein, Refuses to Accept He’s a Sex SymbolRELATED: Is Marvel’s Odin More Powerful Than Marvel’s Zeus?
Gods walk among mere mortal men in the Marvel Universe. Thor, the Odinson and God of Thunder; Bast, child of Ra, source of Black Panther’s powers; Khonshu, god of the moon and the giver of Moon Knight’s powers; and Hercules, the Prince of Power, son of Zeus. These gods, and more, exist openly and frequently involve themselves in the affairs of man. It is no hyperbole to say that if not for the actions of these gods, the universe would have traveled down a very different path. But far, far into the future of the Marvel Universe, a dark destiny awaits some of the most powerful gods to have ever existed, and not even the power of Hercules himself was great enough to save them.
1984’s Hercules: Prince of Power (by Bob Layton) is a four-issue mini-series that features the titular Greek demigod. A direct sequel to the similarly titled Hercules: Prince of Power (also by Bob Layton), the 1984 story follows Hercules as he embarks on grand adventures deep in the heart of space. Far from Earth, accompanied by two trusted companions and ready for adventure, Hercules faces the future with readied fists and a smile. But when he learns of tragedy back on Mount Olympus, Hercules returns to his home to find a nightmare come true.
A dire warning from the dying god Helios fills Hercules with disbelief and dread. He tells Hercules that Zeus has gone mad and murdered each and every one of the other Greek gods. Hercules races to Mount Olympus to find his father sitting on his throne, a horrible smile on his face. Zeus admits to killing the other gods and attacks Hercules. Despite his bravest efforts to take arms against his father, Hercules eventually battles Zeus and defeats him. With the life of Zeus in his hands, Hercules cannot bring himself to kill his father and ends the battle. Much to his surprise, Zeus rejoices at Hercules’ decision and reveals the truth to him.
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