Marvel Comics teenager, something with which many readers could identify. Lee and freelance artist and eventual co-plotter Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four originated in a Cold War culture that led their creators to revise the superhero conventions of previous eras to better reflect the psychological spirit of their age. Eschewing such comic-book tropes as secret identities and even costumes at first, having a monster as one of the heroes, and having its characters bicker and complain in what was later called a "superheroes in the real world" approach, the series represented a change that proved to be a great success. Marvel often presented
Hercules (Marvel Comics) Hercules (Marvel Comics) Hercules is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character is based on Heracles of Greek mythology, although the name "Hercules" is associated with the version from Roman mythology. The character has starred in three self-titled limited series and been a perennial member of the superhero team the "Avengers". In 2008, Hercules debuted in his own series titled "The Incredible Hercules". The character was ranked 21st in IGN's list of "The Top 50 Avengers", and has appeared in various forms of media including