A member of the super-hero team the
Avengers published by
Marvel Comics.
Hercules is the son of Zeus, the king of the gods of Olympus and Alchmena, the wife of
King Amphitryon of Troezen. Hercules was born with great strength, strangling two serpents in
his crib.
Hercules is best known for performing his Twelve Labors during his mortal life. One of his
labors, the cleaning of the Augean Stables was actually performed by the Eternal known as the
Forgotten One or Gilgamesh. Hercules's mortal life ended when he was killed by the plot of the centaur
Nessus, being poisoned by his wife Deianeira. Zeus brought Hercules to Olympus making him an
immortal.
Hercules came to Earth to seek adventure. While traveling around the world, he came into contact
with the super-hero team the Avengers. He was given membership to the team and served for many
years.
For a time Hercules was made mortal again after he angered his father Zeus. He continued to
serve as a member of the team, despite the danger of being killed.