The demigod Hercules is the most powerful hero of ancient times.
History
The son of Jupiter operated on Earth at some point during the mid-20th century.
The "20th Century Hercules" was a clean-shaven red-head who wore a leopard-skin loin cloth. He often teamed up with legendary strongman Samson, and once the two helped Superboy protect an ancient cave allegedly filled with vast treasure.[1] With the conclusion of this adventure, Hercules returned to his native time era in ancient Greco-Roman world.
He was later propelled forward through time, due to the machinations of Lex Luthor. Hercules met Clark Kent, now an adult, who helped him adjust to modern society. First, by getting him a suit, then a job at the Daily Planet and by suggesting he adopt the name, Roger Tate. When Hercules fell in love with ace reporter Lois Lane, this led to a rivalry between himself and Superman.[2]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Demigod Physiology
- Superhuman Stamina: Hercules can sustain prolonged physical activity without tiring. This proved vital to him during the fabled Twelve Labours of Hercules.
- Superhuman Strength: Hercules possesses a strength level far in excess to normal human beings. Although the full limits of his strength level are unknown, it is believed that Hercules is one of the strongest beings on the planet Earth.
- Divine Empowerment: Hercules has been blessed with the powers of all the Olympian gods, but he can only use them and their magical weapons one at a time.[2]
- Electrokinesis: The Thunderbolts of Jupiter[3]
- Invulnerability of Achilles[3]
- Magic Flames of Vulcan[3]
- Strength of Atlas: By combining his strength with Atlas's, Hercules becomes stronger even than Superman.[3]
Abilities
- Journalism[2]
- Multilingualism: Hercules speaks his native language, Latin, and learned English through Lex Luthor's learnograph machine.[2]
- Weaponry[2]
Weaknesses
- Power Limitation: When he accesses Achilles' invulnerability, he also gains his weak point, the "Achilles' heel".[3]
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Weapons
- Hercules' Club[1]
- Cupid's Bow and Arrow[3]
- Flute of Apollo[3]
- Mars' Spiked Club[3]
- Trident of Neptune[3]
Notes
- This character or object is an adaptation of Hercules, a character or object in traditional stories. These include, but may not be limited to religious texts, myth, and/or folk lore. More information on the original can be found at Wikipedia.org.
- Whether this version of Hercules is the same being as the legendary Greek demigod, or whether he originated in an alternate reality remains unknown.
Related
- 6 Appearances of Hercules (Earth-One)
- 2 Images featuring Hercules (Earth-One)
- Quotations by or about Hercules (Earth-One)
- Character Gallery: Hercules (Earth-One)
Footnotes
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