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Hermes can deafet thor and kill everyone he is the most powerfull god of the world
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'''Hermes''' is a fictional character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. [[Hermes]] is the [[Twelve Olympians|Olympian God]] of transitions and boundaries in Greek religion and mythology. Hermes first appeared in ''Thor'' #129 and was adapted by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]].
'''Hermes''' is a fictional character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. [[Hermes]] is the [[Twelve Olympians|Olympian God]] of transitions and boundaries in Greek religion and mythology. Hermes first appeared in ''Thor'' #129 and was adapted by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]].


==Fictional character biography==
==Fictional character biography==
Hermes is the herald of [[Zeus (Marvel Comics)|Zeus]] in the [[Olympians (Marvel Comics)|Olympian pantheon]], and is also the god of commerce, travel, and thieves. Zeus is Hermes's father. Hermes was born on Mount Cyllene, Arcadia, in ancient Greece.
Hermes is the herald of [[Zeus (Marvel Comics)|Zeus]] in the [[Olympians (Marvel Comics)|Olympian 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.<ref>''Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica'' #1. Marvel Comics</ref>


When Hermes first appeared, he was seen departing [[Olympus (Marvel Comics)|Olympus]] on an unknown mission.<ref>''Thor'' #129</ref> Alongside his fellow Olympians, he attacked the [[Eternals (comics)|Eternals]] at the behest of Zeus and [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]]. During this fight, Hermes battled [[Makkari (comics)|Makkari]].<ref>''Thor'' #291-292</ref> Hermes's role as the messenger of the goddesses involved in the creation of the [[Young Gods (comics)|Young Gods]] was later revealed. He was also present when Zeus granted power to Thor to help resurrect the [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardian gods]].<ref>''Thor'' #301</ref> Hermes next appointed Jules Keene the god of luck.<ref>''Bizarre Adventures'' #32</ref>
When Hermes first appeared, he was seen departing [[Olympus (Marvel Comics)|Olympus]] on an unknown mission.<ref>''Thor'' #129</ref> Alongside his fellow Olympians, he attacked the [[Eternals (comics)|Eternals]] at the behest of Zeus and [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]]. During this fight, Hermes battled [[Makkari (comics)|Makkari]].<ref>''Thor'' #291-292</ref> Hermes's role as the messenger of the goddesses involved in the creation of the [[Young Gods (comics)|Young Gods]] was later revealed. He was also present when Zeus granted power to Thor to help resurrect the [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardian gods]].<ref>''Thor'' #301</ref> Hermes next appointed Jules Keene the god of luck.<ref>''Bizarre Adventures'' #32</ref>


When [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]] was gravely wounded fighting the [[Masters of Evil]], Hermes abducted the injured Hercules from the New York hospital he was admitted to.<ref>''Avengers'' #279</ref> 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.<ref>''Avengers'' #281, 284-285</ref> Some time later, Hermes brought Cupid a message from [[Venus (Marvel Comics)|Venus]].{{Issue|date=July 2010}} Later Hermes brought a message to Ares to try to convince him to return to Olympus during the attack by the Japanese God of Evil [[Amatsu-Mikaboshi (comics)|Amatsu-Mikaboshi]].{{Issue|date=August 2011}}
When [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]] was gravely wounded fighting the [[Masters of Evil]], Hermes abducted the injured Hercules from the New York hospital he was admitted to.<ref>''The Avengers'' #279</ref> 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.<ref>''The Avengers'' #281, 284-285</ref> Some time later, Hermes brought Cupid a message from [[Venus (Marvel Comics)|Venus]].{{Volume needed|c=y|date=July 2010}} Later Hermes brought a message to Ares to try to convince him to return to Olympus during the attack by the Japanese God of Evil [[Amatsu-Mikaboshi (comics)|Amatsu-Mikaboshi]].{{Volume needed|c=y|date=August 2011}}


Following the ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear 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.<ref>''Herc'' #6.1</ref>
Following the ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear 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.<ref>''Herc'' #6.1</ref>
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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 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 by [[Hephaestus (Marvel Comics)|Hephaestus]]. His half-brother [[Apollo (Marvel Comics)|Apollo]] also created a caduceus for him, a magical device capable of controlling lesser beings, conducting ghosts, and turning objects into gold.
Hermes is usually armed with a short sword, forged by [[Hephaestus (Marvel Comics)|Hephaestus]].


==Other versions==
==Reception==
* In 2018, ''[[CBR.com]]'' ranked Hermes 18th in their "25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe" list.<ref>{{Cite web |author=C. B. R. Staff |date=2018-05-27 |title=The 25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe, Officially Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/fastest-marvel-characters-ranked/ |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>
In one alternate future, depicted in ''Hercules'' Vol. 2 #1-4, Hermes and the other Olympians leave Olympus in the 23rd century, leaving Hercules there to father a new race of gods.{{issue|date=April 2013}}
* In 2022, ''[[Screen Rant]]'' included Hermes in their "10 Most Powerful Olympian Gods In Marvel Comics" list.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=2022-04-30 |title=The 10 Most Powerful Olympian Gods In Marvel Comics |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-comics-most-powerful-olympian-gods-thor-zeus/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref>
* In 2022, ''[[CBR.com]]'' ranked Hermes 2nd in their "Marvel: The 20 Fastest Speedsters" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stanford |first=Jerry |date=2021-06-19 |title=Marvel: The 20 Fastest Speedsters, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-fastest-speedsters-ranked/ |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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For the member of the Eternals, see Makkari (comics).
Hermes
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThor #129 (June 1966)
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
Alter egoHermes
Team affiliationsOlympian Gods
Notable aliasesMercury, Cyllenius
AbilitiesSuperhuman 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 in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Hermes is the Olympian God of transitions and boundaries in Greek religion and mythology. Hermes first appeared in Thor #129 and was adapted by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Fictional character biography

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Hermes is the herald of Zeus in the Olympian 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 departing Olympus on an unknown mission.[2] Alongside his fellow Olympians, he attacked the Eternals at the behest of Zeus and Odin. During this fight, Hermes battled Makkari.[3] Hermes's role as the messenger of the goddesses involved in the creation of the Young Gods was later revealed. He was also present when Zeus granted power to Thor to help resurrect the Asgardian gods.[4] Hermes next appointed Jules Keene the god of luck.[5]

When Hercules was gravely wounded fighting the Masters 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 from Venus.[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 Evil Amatsu-Mikaboshi.[volume & issue needed]

Following the Fear 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]

Powers and abilities

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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 by Hephaestus.

Reception

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  • In 2018, CBR.com ranked Hermes 18th in their "25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe" list.[9]
  • In 2022, Screen Rant included Hermes in their "10 Most Powerful Olympian Gods In Marvel Comics" list.[10]
  • In 2022, CBR.com ranked Hermes 2nd in their "Marvel: The 20 Fastest Speedsters" list.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1. Marvel Comics
  2. ^ Thor #129
  3. ^ Thor #291-292
  4. ^ Thor #301
  5. ^ Bizarre Adventures #32
  6. ^ The Avengers #279
  7. ^ The Avengers #281, 284-285
  8. ^ Herc #6.1
  9. ^ C. B. R. Staff (2018-05-27). "The 25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe, Officially Ranked". CBR. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  10. ^ Harn, Darby (2022-04-30). "The 10 Most Powerful Olympian Gods In Marvel Comics". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  11. ^ Stanford, Jerry (2021-06-19). "Marvel: The 20 Fastest Speedsters, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
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  • Hermes at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
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