hercules

A graphic novel in which Zeus's wife Hera is determined to make the life of her step-son Hercules as difficult as possible. She tricks him into doing twelve impossible tasks to test his strength and courage. But Hercules does not give up easily and Hera may be in for a real surprise.

Relates the early exploits of Hercules.

"Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero-just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It's up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--Provided by publisher.

"Discover the heroes of legend in these epic Greek myths. Featuring a story of Hercules and of Perseus"--Provided by publisher.

"Join the hero Hercules as he battles legendary monsters and fores. Will he complete all twelve great labors?"--Provided by publisher.

"It's a battle of the famous strongman versus the great protector. The Roman god Hercules is known for his tremendous strength and determination. Norse god Thor is fearless and commands lighting, thunder, and storms. If these two heroes were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Thor's and Hercules's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--Provided by the publisher.

After sparkly adventures on Mount Olympus, Athena is called back to help a boy named Hercules. They have been asked by Hestia to rescue the rightful queen of a magical island. With the help of her fellow little goddess girls, can Athena help save the queen?.

"Smashing out of the events of 'World War Hulk,' the legendary Hercules takes center stage! Young genius Amadeus Cho recruits Hercules to help the Hulk--but when the dust settles, Herc and Cho find themselves outlaws! And the situation is further inflamed by Cho's grudge against S.H.I.E.L.D. and Herc's feud with his estranged half-brother, Ares, god of war! Then, the Greek Goliath assembles the godliest super-team ever to take on the deities of the invading Skrulls!"--Back cover.

"After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus--as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest.The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld. The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld. Can Meg put her past behind her and use her quick-wit to defeat monsters and gods alike, including the nefarious Hades? Will she finally figure out her place and contribution to the world? Or will her fear of commitment have her running away from an eternity of godhood with Herc?"--Provided by publisher.

Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the demigod Hercules, known as Hercules in Greek mythology.