Savage Axe of Ares and Thor: Ages of Thunder were both set in ancient times. Both showed their respective gods in a more brutal fashion than today. Would you buy a similar type story showing Hercules as a mortal hero who, similar to the myths, is in many ways more of an anti-hero? Somehow who will not hesitate to crush someone's skull with a mace?

Yes, of course, I'm up for a Hercules story set in ancient times showing him earning his full godhood through heroic deeds performed as a demigod.

Marvel could really elaborate on many details about Herc's past that have only been seen (skimmed over, really) in several flashbacks.

These deeds could/should include - but not be limited to - his legendary 12 labors, sailing with Jason and the Argonauts and fighting for the Olympian Gods in their war against the Gigantes (Giants).

So if Hercules were portrayed as more bloodthirsty and morally ambiguous it would not really bother anyone? I ask due to some T hor fans being bothered by the more barbaric Thor shown in Ages of Thunder.

I'm up for any Herc stories right now his Herc run was way to short!

Absolutely! I can't stand Herc currently being de-powered in the Marvel Universe, but ancient stories detailing his original feats plus maybe even an Eternal or two thrown into the mix.....outstanding!!

@seekquaze said:

So if Hercules were portrayed as more bloodthirsty and morally ambiguous it would not really bother anyone? I ask due to some T hor fans being bothered by the more barbaric Thor shown in Ages of Thunder.

No.

I wouldn't want to see Hercules portrayed as bloodthirsty and morally ambiguous, though I think that Herc being more likely to kill in ancient times would be understandable and that doing so, considering what would be morally and socially acceptable in ancient Greece as opposed to modern times, wouldn't automatically make him "bloodthirsty."

@Blood1991 said:

I'm up for any Herc stories right now his Herc run was way to short!

Me, too!

@thestarguy said:

Absolutely! I can't stand Herc currently being de-powered in the Marvel Universe, but ancient stories detailing his original feats plus maybe even an Eternal or two thrown into the mix.....outstanding!!

Agreed!

hell yes that would be wesome showing how old hec got his god hood but as for the whole brutal thing it would be cool but herc is a kind bash your face into a bloody pulmp while makeing a joke kind of heros so to have a full ut serious herc story set in ancient greece would be cool but it would be much better if they kept his humor in the story.

The more I think about this idea, the more I like it! I really think that depicting Herc as the Monster Slayer of Ancient times that he was would be great! Herc really was a champion back then, so even though there would be some deaths involved I would still like to see a book depicting ancient Greek mythology in the Marvel fashion. May Herc could even 'through down' with one of his uncle Poseidon's sons (e.g. Namor's ancestor).

Well, Marvel? How about it?

@EnigmaDope: Yes, Hercules' adventures with Jason as an Argonaut would have a lot of potential. It could be a super-team of ancient times. Great idea!

@seekquaze: Sounds like a great idea. Marvel needs to mix it up a little, in regards to there comic book selection, and a comic set in medieval times would be a step in the right direction. Oh and maybe there could be a Thor/Herc team up, that would be cool!

@PowerHerc said:

Yes, of course, I'm up for a Hercules story set in ancient times showing him earning his full godhood through heroic deeds performed as a demigod.

Marvel could really elaborate on many details about Herc's past that have only been seen (skimmed over, really) in several flashbacks.

These deeds could/should include - but not be limited to - his legendary 12 labors, sailing with Jason and the Argonauts and fighting for the Olympian Gods in their war against the Gigantes (Giants).

This man knows what he speaks of! Everyone, steal his ideas!

@Deranged Midget: Hah! Thanks, but no need to steal; I'll share. :)

@PowerHerc: A selfless man! Huzzah!

@Deranged Midget: Of course. It's a well known fact that part of being a hero is being selfless. Lol.

@PowerHerc: Indeed. How are you enjoying Herc being de-powered lately?

@Deranged Midget: Not at all. You?

@PowerHerc: It's not... Hercules you know? It feels as if he's been thrown to the sidelines.

@Deranged Midget: You're right.

Hercules is the epitome of super-strength! He's not some street-leveler protecting a section of a city.

Hercules needs to be Hercules again! He needs his power back.

@PowerHerc: You hit it right on the button! I miss seeing Hercules duke it out with Marvel's heaviest hitters.

@Deranged Midget:

Me too!

Lie these guys . . .