I genuinely believe Hercules should be treated as 'One of the greats' in the Marvel universe, up there alongside Thor and the Hulk.

He is physically one of the most powerful beings to ever walk the Earth with a strength level only surpassed by an enraged Hulk or the Sentry. His durability matches, for instance he survived two full power blasts from Korvac, just one of which took out an entire team of Avengers. His stamina when it comes to physical activity is sad to be immeasurable.

He's without doubt one of the greatest warriors that has ever existed, even back when he was mortal he was the greatest warrior alive and is credited with co-creating pankration the worlds first complete combat system. Since gaining immortality he has consistently beaten gods of war in physical combat and even once outfought Thor while drunk.

To sum up, Hercules has Hulk level strength and durability, he's one of the greatest warriors that's ever lived and on top of all that he has well over three thousand years experience. Although rare, when he does take a fight seriously he has the power, skill and experience to be a genuine threat to just about anyone.

I agree, too bad that Marvel doesn't think like us.

I agree. but he won't be recognised as one of the greats because in my opinion he hasn't got good comic story's or good comic story potential. so he will be a b-list hero.

I am currently reading some TPBs with Hercules and yes, there should be a targeted effort to bring him back into the forefront with Marvel. There is a lot of focus on Asgard and the ten realms, but not anything with Olympic gods. I thought there might have been with what happened in Fearless Defenders, but that crashed and burned, unfortunately.

I miss Hercules. A loveable, loud braggart who can play with the biggest and strongest in the Marvel Universe. Who wouldn't like him?

@kcomicfan: Gods! I wish he was a b-list guy.. Almost all b listers have shown up on a cartoon, getting their own show, or on a team with a running comic series. He's more of a d-lister at this point.. I'm not exactly sure bout the numbers but if 2 movies of herc in one year can't spark a high amount of interest, I fear the worst for our guy..

Sorry to be negative

Bring him back. He's like the Hulk only more fun. A Hulk you would get a drink with or invite round to a barbecue. A Hulk that could be your wing-man on a night out. He's like Thor but far less uptight.

@thedude4731: looking at it like that I agree he is a d-lister. which is a shame because like Thor there is so much that can be done with him.

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Hercules is one of the greats and should rank amongst Marvel's top-tier heroes. Sadly he does not.

He's still my favorite, though.