Hercules
Hercules is an Olympian known for his immense strength. He is the son of Zeus, ruler of Olympus.
Biography
Ancient times
In ancient times, Hercules was responsible for guarding a bridge in Olympus near the magical hidden passageway from Jotunheim. By chance, the Asgardian Thor came through this passageway, and roamed Olympus seeking a way back to Asgard. Hercules insistently barred passage across the bridge, and Thor resented this affront to his power. Tempers flared and the two fought. Each godling was astounded by the other's fierce strength and power. After a long and hard-fought battle, Zeus, the father of Hercules and leader of Olympus, arrived and commanded them to cease. He insisted that the two shake hands in friendship, and they readily complied. The powerful Zeus magically teleported Thor back to Jotunheim and formed a mountain over the portal to Olympus, hoping to permanently block passage between the two realms.[1]
Modern times
Eons later, in 1966, Zeus tasked Hercules with traveling to Earth and facing whatever may come.[2] Hercules quickly found himself in New York City, where he met a confused and distraught Jane Foster. Jane had recently learned that her sometimes lover Donald Blake was actually Thor himself, and after Hercules caused a minor bit of uproar in the streets of New York, she thought he might have been Thor. The two dined in a soda parlor when Thor returned from another adventure. He confronted Hercules, and the two squared off.[3]
See also
- Heracles on Wikipedia
References
- ↑ Journey into Mystery Annual #1a: "When Titans Clash!" (October 1965) Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Colletta, Vince (i), Rosen, Sam (let).
- ↑ Journey Into Mystery #124a: "The Grandeur and the Glory!" (January 1966) Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Colletta, Vince (i), Simek, Artie (let).
- ↑ Journey Into Mystery #125a: "When Meet the Immortals!" (February 1966) Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Colletta, Vince (i), Simek, Artie (let).