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| Hermes | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Thor #129 (June 1966) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Hermes |
| Team affiliations | Olympian Gods |
| Notable aliases | Mercury, Cyllenius |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, durability, stamina, agility, and reflexes Run and fly at godly speeds Immortality Immunity to all terrestrial diseases Extraordinary hand-to-hand combatant Expert thief Skilled musician Adept at any pursuit |
Hermes is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics.Hermes is theOlympian God of transitions and boundaries in Greek religion and mythology. Hermes first appeared inThor #129 and was adapted byStan Lee andJack Kirby.
Hermes is the herald ofZeus in theOlympian pantheon, and is also the god of commerce, travel, and thieves. Zeus is Hermes's father. Hermes was born to the nymph Maia on Mount Cyllene, Arcadia, in ancient Greece.[1]
When Hermes first appeared, he was seen departingOlympus on an unknown mission.[2] Alongside his fellow Olympians, he attacked theEternals at the behest of Zeus andOdin. During this fight, Hermes battledMakkari.[3] Hermes's role as the messenger of the goddesses involved in the creation of theYoung Gods was later revealed. He was also present when Zeus granted power to Thor to help resurrect theAsgardian gods.[4] Hermes next appointed Jules Keene the god of luck.[5]
WhenHercules was gravely wounded fighting theMasters of Evil, Hermes abducted the injured Hercules from the New York hospital he was admitted to.[6] Zeus blamed the Avengers for Hercules's condition, and ordered the Olympians to attack the Avengers. Hermes battled the Avengers at Zeus's behest, but was then forbidden to set foot on Earth by Zeus.[7] Some time later, Hermes brought Cupid a message fromVenus.[volume & issue needed] Later Hermes brought a message to Ares to try to convince him to return to Olympus during the attack by the Japanese God of EvilAmatsu-Mikaboshi.[volume & issue needed]
Following theFear Itself storyline, Hermes comes in on Zeus (who is in the form of Storm in his latest mating with mortal women) telling him that Hercules had broken into Ares' weapons stockade and taken some of the weapons there.[8]
Hermes possesses the typical powers of an Olympian; superhuman strength, durability, stamina, agility, and reflexes. He is immortal as well as resistant to all terrestrial diseases. Hermes can run and fly at speeds exceeding those of any other Olympian god or goddess.
Hermes is an extraordinary hand-to-hand combatant, especially at wrestling. He is also an expert thief, skilled musician, and is adept at any pursuit requiring swiftness and dexterity.
Hermes is usually armed with a short sword, forged byHephaestus.
