The tiny pieces of reality scattered amid all the myth and heroics that make Hercules such a great comic. Read Full Review

Despite that, there is much to like about Hercules. The story has a great opening hook and sufficient humor for those who like that in a Hercules story. And there's a heaping helping of high-adventure and mythic action for those who don't care much about a drunken Herc booty-calling Black Widow. Much like its titular hero, Hercules is not perfect but you can't help but like it despite the flaws. Read Full Review

This here is the promise Ill be sticking around to see if Abnett delivers on. Just as I can always read back issues of Superman prior to DCs total reinvention of the character post-Flashpoint, so too can I always go back to Edith Hamilton or Bulfinchs or Mythology for the Hercules Ive grown up loving. Its a new day and Im ready for some new myths. If they happen to feature a Hercules who wields a taser, machine gun, and thermal imaging specs, all the better. Read Full Review

Hercules seems like a strange series to launch amidst so many Avengers and X-Men premiere issues. But don't let the hero's C-list status keep you away from this book in favor of those bigger hitters " Hercules is a fun and well written book that finds a few ways to stand out in the current tidal wave of "fun and light" comics. Read Full Review

"Hercules" #1 is solid first issue that almost makes the argument for its character as a title headliner. I came away from it understanding the potential of the character, but not 100% sure this series will capitalize on that. Read Full Review

Dan Abnett's script also reflects work with fine elements, but speed bumps that could and should have been smoothed over given more time. There are a number of jerking transitions between scenes, with a failure to effectively introduce two named characters and notable setting. Dialogue often hops between topics, hitting the required points but not cohering to anything resembling the rhythm of conversation or banter. Abnett does land some excellent puns and very charming lines though. Hercules' respect and forthrightness with two young men is particularly excellent. Moments like this reveal the promise of Hercules as a series, one that would be quite stirring if only its creators could more consistently reach it. Read Full Review

This book needs a few more issues to get into the Olympian heroes' new adventures. Read Full Review

So, Hercules is a mythical hero for our modern times. If this were an independent publisher taking advantage of a public domain character, I would probably nod approvingly, but ultimately pass it by, as it's not necessarily what I'm looking for. As it was one of Marvel's relaunched issues, I picked it up to see if it would intrigue me. Seems like it will be going in some pretty obvious places, all told. I mean, if ever there were a hero attempting to make good while connecting with the common man, it'd be Marvel's Hercules. Hmm. I'll give it points for the attempt at some interesting themes, but all in all it's just "nicely average." Read Full Review

A fun enough, but frankly, forgettable first issue. Given the glut that Marvel have on offer over the coming weeks I can't see myself getting much further than this issue. Read Full Review

This series has potential. I'm not to upset with his amour up grades as long as they don't get too crazy. Hopefully the writers wont get to crazy with the story line and just keep it simple. "Fingers Crossed"