The character's first formal appearance in the Marvel Universe became Journey into Mystery Annual #1 (October 1965), which established Hercules as being a rival of the Norse god of thunder, Thor. Hercules became a regular guest star in the title The Mighty Thor, appearing in issue #126 (March 1966).

Did Hercules ever fight Thor?

Since they first encountered each other in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Journey Into Mystery Annual #1, the two gods have dueled many times over the years, with massive battles and impressive shows of feat.

Are Hercules and Thor friends?

In the subsequent years, Hercules and Thor have teamed up on many occasions and their friendship is genuine. And yet Hercules does seem to feel a lingering rivalry with Thor simply because the son of Odin is so beloved in the modern world.

Who is Thor's greatest rival?

Loki – Thor's archenemy and adoptive brother. The son of Laufey, ruler of the Frost Giants of Jotunheim, one of the "Nine Worlds" of the Asgardian cosmology.

Who was Hercules arch enemy?

Hera, Zeus' jealous wife, was Heracles' archenemy. He performed the first of his heroic deeds at the age of eighteen when he killed the lion of Cithaeron. When Hera drove Heracles into a fit of madness causing him to murder his own children, he had to do penance.

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Who is Hercules' greatest enemy?

Antaeus (/ænˈtiːəs/; Ancient Greek: Ἀνταῖος, romanized: Antaîos, lit. 'opponent', derived from ἀντάω, antáō, 'I face, I oppose'), known to the Berbers as Anti, was a figure in Berber and Greek mythology. He was famed for his defeat by Heracles as part of the Labours of Hercules.

Who killed Hercules?

Deianeira, realizing that Iole was a dangerous rival, sent Heracles a garment smeared with the blood of Nessus. The blood proved to be a powerful poison, and Heracles died.

Who is Hulk's arch nemesis?

The Leader (Samuel Sterns) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Leader first appeared in Tales to Astonish #62 (December 1964), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko as the archenemy of the Hulk.

Who has Thor been beaten by?

Over 12 issues, Thor is defeated multiple times by the five new Phoenix hosts: Cyclops, Colossus, Emma Frost, Namor, and Magik. At one point, Colossus is even able to smash Mjolnir away from Thor's hands, proving Phoenix is a strong force not to be messed with.

What is Thor weak against?

Like most Asgardians, Thor is vulnerable to particular types of magic. One type of magic of Thor finds himself particularly vulnerable to that magic meant to charm an opponent. This makes Thor vulnerable to foes like Enchantress and her younger sister Lorelei.

Who is stronger, Hercules or Hulk?

Writers often take artistic licenses when dealing with Hercules' strength, as Stan Lee himself pointed out at one time. However, it is undeniable that Hercules has bested both Thor and Hulk, proving he is indeed the strongest Avenger.

Could Thanos beat Odin?

Who would win in an MCU fight: Odin or Thanos? Without the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos stands little chance against Prime Odin. Odin is stated to be able to shatter the Earth.

Who would win, Zeus or Odin?

So while Zeus' best feat is defeating a mountain-sized monster, Odin's best feat is defeating a monster as big as nine worlds. Odin outclasses Zeus in intelligence, versatility, strength, and weapons. Zeus simply can't compete. The winner is Odin, All-Father of the Æsir.

Can Hercules carry Mjolnir?

He can't. Some proof from one of the Avengers movies: However, if you're asking if Hulk will be able to lift Thor's hammer in the future, then I don't know the answer to that.

Can Hercules beat Loki?

In a fistfight, Hercules. In a fight with weapons, Hercules. In a contest of cunning it's hard to say. Mythological Loki got himself in trouble more than he got himself out of it, and hercules has enough brains to solve several of his labors.

Can Superman beat Hercules?

Hercules is very strong but that's pretty much it. While he's a demi-god, he doesn't really have a magic weapon or skill he can use beyond his strength and that's going to cost him against Superman. It's debatable whose stronger, although Superman probably has the advantage, but all Hercules can do is hit hard.

Can Thor beat Superman?

By most accounts, Superman seemingly outclasses Thor in terms of raw strength, especially in earlier versions of the DC Universe. He's pulled planets, punched people into orbit, and performed all sorts of wild feats of strength.

Can Hulk beat Thor?

Putting it all together, Thor can win against the Hulk, even if he can't kill the Jade Giant. Hulk is practically immortal and has unlimited reserves of strength and stamina, so he can keep fighting forever. Thor's endurance, while godly, is not limitless, so he will eventually lose a prolonged battle.

Has Thor ever beaten Odin?

5 Thor Has Yet To Conquer His Father, The Almighty Odin

Odin is the bearer of an ancient power named after the current king of Asgard-- the Odinforce.

Who is Deadpool's arch enemy?

A mercenary for hire, he played an important role in the series Deadpool; T-Ray served to remind Wade Wilson, also known as Deadpool, what a failure he was. He is Deadpool's archenemy for many issues and almost everything that happened to Deadpool was a part of an elaborate plan orchestrated by him.

Who wins, Hulk or Juggernaut?

The two brawlers have fought beyond these two encounters, but these two fights establish a few hard facts: the Hulk can be overpowered by the Juggernaut; the Hulk cannot consistently stop the Juggernaut; and most importantly, the Hulk's strength, even at maximum, cannot harm the Juggernaut at his maximum power.

Who is Black Panther's arch enemy?

Every great hero has an arch nemesis. And for the Black Panther, that man is Erik Killmonger. A fierce and cunning warrior who thinks of himself as a more capable and courageous than T'Challa, Killmonger has opposed the King of Wakanda almost constantly.

Who killed Zeus?

Although Zeus's power is at times challenged in the myths, such as when his wife Hera leads a rebellion to unseat him that is ultimately unsuccessful, as a god, Zeus is immortal and cannot be killed.

Who killed Kratos?

Kratos then joined the Spartan army in Rhodes, intent on destruction. Zeus, however, weakens Kratos and tricks him into abandoning his godly powers into the Blade of Olympus, which Zeus uses to kill him. Although he overcame all obstacles, Kratos was stunned at Zeus's betrayal and swore revenge as he died.

Who trained Hercules?

Chiron lived at the foot of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. Unlike other Centaurs, who were violent and savage, he was famous for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine. Many Greek heroes, including Heracles, Achilles, Jason, and Asclepius, were instructed by him.