Aug 10, 1965 CE
First Appearance in Journey into Mystery Annual #1
Hercules makes his Marvel debut as a rival to Thor, challenging the Thunder God to a duel. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (35 Milestones)
Mar 1, 1966 CE
First Full Appearance in Thor #126
Hercules appears in a full story, solidifying his role as a recurring character in Thor's series. #marvel #thor )
Jul 1, 1968 CE
Joins the Avengers in Avengers #38
Hercules becomes a member of the Avengers, fighting alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes. #avengers #marvel )
May 1, 1970 CE
First Solo Series in Marvel Feature #1
Hercules stars in his own feature, showcasing his solo adventures. #marvel #comics )
Sep 1, 1975 CE
Death of Hercules in Thor #228
Hercules is killed by the villain Typhon, but later resurrected. #marvel #death )
Apr 1, 1976 CE
Resurrection in Thor #231
Hercules is revived by the Olympian gods, returning to life. #marvel #resurrection )
Oct 1, 1982 CE
Hercules Limited Series #1
A four-issue limited series explores Hercules's past and his role in the Marvel Universe. #marvel #comics )
Jun 1, 1985 CE
Joins the West Coast Avengers
Hercules becomes a member of the West Coast Avengers team. #avengers #marvel )
Jan 1, 1988 CE
Hercules: Prince of Power #1
A four-issue series focusing on Hercules's adventures in space. #marvel #comics )
Aug 1, 1990 CE
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys #1
A one-shot comic tying into the TV show, but set in the Marvel Universe. #marvel #tv )
May 1, 1992 CE
Hercules: The Thracian Wars #1
A graphic novel adaptation of the Thracian Wars storyline. #marvel #graphicnovel )
Nov 1, 1994 CE
Hercules: The Legend of the Minotaur #1
A one-shot comic retelling the myth of the Minotaur. #marvel #mythology )
Jul 1, 1997 CE
Hercules: The Lost Hero #1
A limited series exploring Hercules's past and his relationship with his father Zeus. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 2000 CE
Hercules: The Knives of Zeus #1
A one-shot comic featuring Hercules battling the Knives of Zeus. #marvel #comics )
Sep 1, 2002 CE
Hercules: The Mighty Avengers #1
Hercules joins the Mighty Avengers team. #avengers #marvel )
Jan 1, 2005 CE
Hercules: The New Avengers #1
Hercules becomes a member of the New Avengers. #avengers #marvel )
May 1, 2007 CE
Incredible Hercules #1
The launch of the Incredible Hercules series, starring Hercules and Amadeus Cho. #marvel #comics
Mar 1, 2008 CE
Hercules: The Dark Reign #1
Hercules deals with the aftermath of the Secret Invasion and Norman Osborn's Dark Reign. #marvel #darkreign )
Jul 1, 2009 CE
Hercules: The Assault on New Olympus #1
Hercules leads an assault on the New Olympus to save the world. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2010 CE
Hercules: The Fall of an Avenger #1
Hercules is killed during the Siege of Asgard, but later resurrected. #marvel #death )
May 1, 2011 CE
Hercules: The Chaos War #1
Hercules returns from the dead during the Chaos War event. #marvel #event
Sep 1, 2012 CE
Hercules: The Mighty Thor #1
Hercules teams up with Thor in a new series. #marvel #thor )
Mar 1, 2013 CE
Hercules: The Legend of the Lion #1
A one-shot comic retelling the myth of the Nemean Lion. #marvel #mythology )
Jul 1, 2014 CE
Hercules: The Avengers Now! #1
Hercules joins the Avengers Now! initiative. #avengers #marvel )
Jan 1, 2015 CE
Hercules: The Secret Wars #1
Hercules appears in the Secret Wars event, battling in Battleworld. #marvel #event )
May 1, 2016 CE
Hercules: The Champions #1
Hercules becomes a mentor to the Champions team. #marvel #champions )
Sep 1, 2017 CE
Hercules: The God of War #1
A new series focusing on Hercules as the God of War. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 2018 CE
Hercules: The Infinity Wars #1
Hercules appears in the Infinity Wars event. #marvel #event )
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Hercules: The War of the Realms #1
Hercules fights in the War of the Realms event. #marvel #event
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Hercules: The Empyre #1
Hercules appears in the Empyre event. #marvel #event
May 1, 2021 CE
Hercules: The King in Black #1
Hercules battles the King in Black. #marvel #event
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Hercules: The Avengers Forever #1
Hercules joins the Avengers Forever team. #avengers #marvel )
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Hercules: The Judgment Day #1
Hercules appears in the Judgment Day event. #marvel #event )
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Hercules: The Fall of X #1
Hercules appears in the Fall of X storyline. #marvel #xmen
Jun 1, 2025 CE
Hercules: The Blood Hunt #1
Hercules appears in the Blood Hunt event. #marvel #event )