Incredible Hercules: Against the World #[nn]

Sep 2008 · Marvel · 14.99 USD; 15.75 CAD

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In "Birds of Stymphalis," Hercules is caught in a violent spiral as Ares injects him with Hydra blood, blurring past and present until even his memories betray him. Black Widow exploits the chaos, guiding him through a haunting illusion of his time with the Champions in a desperate bid to reach the man beneath the madness. Meanwhile, enraged by the harm done to his puppy, Cho commandeers the old SHIELD Behemoth helicarrier, unleashing a global virus that threatens to collapse SHIELD’s entire infrastructure. Written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, illustrated by Khoi Pham with inks by Paul Neary, colors by Stephane Peru, and letters by VC's Joe Caramagna, the issue’s cover by Arthur Adams captures the storm at the heart of the conflict.

Contains 5 stories

Birds of Stymphalis

22 pp · Superhero

S.H.I.E.L.D.Agent CallahanTheseus (flashback)Megara (flashbackdeceased)Mighty Avengers [AresBlack Widow [Natasha Romanoff] (cameo)Wonder Man [Simon Williams] (cameo)]Hivelings (Villains)

Shirt of Nessus

22 pp · Superhero

HenriHydra (mythical creature)SHIELDAthenaIolaus (flashback)Deianira (flashback)Nessus (flashback)

The Incredible Herc Part Three: Walls of Troy

22 pp · Superhero

In "The Incredible Herc Part Three: Walls of Troy," Hercules is caught in a fractured reality, his mind unraveling under the influence of Hydra blood as past and present blur. Black Widow takes advantage of his disorientation, guiding him through a haunting illusion of his time with the Champions in a bid to bring him back. Meanwhile, fueled by rage over his injured puppy, Cho commandeers the old SHIELD Behemoth helicarrier and unleashes a devastating virus aimed at crippling SHIELD’s global infrastructure.

The Incredible Herc Part Four: Glory of Hera

22 pp · Superhero

SHIELDAthena (cameo)Lycus (cameo flashback)

In "The Incredible Herc Part Four: Glory of Hera," Hercules and Amadeus Cho face a dire crisis as a techno-virus cripples SHIELD and frees prisoners from the Negative Zone, leaving only the ancient SHIELD Behemoth airborne. With Ares launching a brutal assault, Herc must not only defend them but also share a haunting tale from his past to convince Cho to halt the virus before it’s too late.

Smash of the Titans

31 pp · Humor, Superhero