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    Character » Hercules appears in 1962 issues.

    One of six Olympian sons of Zeus, Hercules was born the savior of the Gods and mankind. Known as the Prince of Power, Hercules is one of the strongest beings in existence, an Olympian God and a modern superhero recognized throughout the world for his might. He has been a champion of mankind since ancient times and continues to defend the world in the modern age - most frequently as a member of the Avengers.

    The best Hercules artist.

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    #1  Edited By PowerHerc

    Hercules, Prince of Power #1 (1982) by Bob Layton
    Hercules, Prince of Power #1 (1982) by Bob Layton


    Who do you think draws the Marvel version of Hercules the best? 
     
    I say Bob Layton drew him best, but John Buscema and Ariel Olivetti are close.  
     
       
    Cover to 'Thor vs Hercules' TPB by John Buscema
    Cover to 'Thor vs Hercules' TPB by John Buscema

    Hercules vs Olympians by Ariel Olivetti
    Hercules vs Olympians by Ariel Olivetti
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    #2  Edited By alexandrinus

    From what I see from the covers, I would have to say Ariel Olivetti. The characters look and background look more real. But i Really do't understand much about drawing so I can't say much.
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    #3  Edited By PowerHerc
    @alexandrinus:
    Ariel Olivetti can render a powerfully built superhero like few others.
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    #4  Edited By SC  Moderator

    Steve McNiven and Ariel Olivetti are my two modern day favorites. I can appreciate the older artists who tackled him, and gave him his best designs, but not really my style.  
     
    There is another guy whose name I can't remember, but he drew Hercules on the cover of the Classic Marvel Figurine Magazine of Hercules, which used an image from... man, can't even remember the arc. Still quite an awesome way of depicting the Prince of Powa.

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    #5  Edited By karrob
    @PowerHerc said:
    " @alexandrinus: Ariel Olivetti can render a powerfully built superhero like few others. "
    Yep!
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    Buscema. 

     
     
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    I'm liking Ariel Olivetti, he needs more work

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    #8  Edited By PowerHerc
    @SC said:

    "Steve McNiven and Ariel Olivetti are my two modern day favorites. I can appreciate the older artists who tackled him, and gave him his best designs, but not really my style.   There is another guy whose name I can't remember, but he drew Hercules on the cover of the Classic Marvel Figurine Magazine of Hercules, which used an image from... man, can't even remember the arc. Still quite an awesome way of depicting the Prince of Powa. "


    The cover art for the Classic Marvel Figurine Collection #68 Hercules was by Marcus To.  It is a very good rendition of Herc. 
    Here it is: 
     
     

     
     
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    #9  Edited By SC  Moderator
    @PowerHerc said:
    " @SC said:
    "Steve McNiven and Ariel Olivetti are my two modern day favorites. I can appreciate the older artists who tackled him, and gave him his best designs, but not really my style.   There is another guy whose name I can't remember, but he drew Hercules on the cover of the Classic Marvel Figurine Magazine of Hercules, which used an image from... man, can't even remember the arc. Still quite an awesome way of depicting the Prince of Powa. "

    The cover art for the Classic Marvel Figurine Collection #68 Hercules was by Marcus To.  It is a very good redition of Herc. 
    Here it is: 
     
     

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    Ah yeah, thats the one. Cheers man, your the boss.  
     
    Marcus To, this is the Hercules image I copy over and over to try and get a good grip on drawing the character, his likeliness. I draw him a bit scruffier tho' 
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    #10  Edited By SC  Moderator
    @Emperor Gonzo Noir said:
    " I'm liking Ariel Olivetti, he needs more work "
     
    If your a Namor fan, Olivetti is doing a few of his issues of his current ongoing. Beautiful stuff there too.  
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    #11  Edited By PowerHerc
    @SC:
    Glad to help. 
     
    Thanks for the info about Ariel Olivetti's upcoming work on Namor.

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