Heracles

The legendary Greek demigod son of Zeus, Heracles exists within DC's Olympian mythology as a figure of immense strength and heroic renown, appearing alongside Wonder Woman and the broader pantheon of gods including Hermes, Aphrodite, and Artemis.

Rooted in myth but brought to vivid four-color life in DC's Bronze Age, Heracles made his catalog debut in DC Special Series #19 (1979), courtesy of the legendary creative pairing of Otto Binder and Al Plastino. This legendary son of Olympus moves through DC's pantheon-rich corners of the universe, sharing pages with the likes of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Hermes, Aphrodite, and Artemis — a roster that signals just how cosmically significant his appearances tend to be. His presence across Wonder Woman and a coveted Who's Who: Update '87 entry cements him as a figure worth tracking down for any collector drawn to the divine and the mythological side of the DC Universe.