The Incredible Hercules

Smashing out of the events of World War Hulk, the legendary Hercules takes center stage! Young genius Amadeus Cho recruits Hercules to help the Hulk - but when the dust settles, Herc and Cho fi nd themselves outlaws! And the situation is further infl amed by Cho's grudge against S.H.I.E.L.D., and Herc's feud with his estranged half-brother - Ares, god of war! Then, the Greek Goliath assembles the godliest super-team ever to take on the deities of the invading Skrulls! Prepare for the pantheon-pounding premiere of...the God Squad! But who among them is a traitor? Plus, untold tales of Hercules vs. Hulk - and Hulk vs. the Champions! And the excellent origin of Amadeus Cho! COLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) 106-112, INCREDIBLE HERCULES 113-120, HULK VS. HERCULES: WHEN TITANS COLLIDE; MATERIAL FROM GIANT-SIZE HULK (2006) 1, AMAZING FANTASY (2004) 15, INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) 100

The Greek Goliath is looking for some R&R - and hopes to find it in the arms of Namora! But there's no rest for warriors when the Amazons attack Atlantis! What strange artifact are they searching for, and how do they plan to reshape the entire world? Amadeus Cho picks a side, but it might not be Herc's! Then, a classic origin tale is spun as Hercules' ancient ascent from mere mortal to Olympian god is finally revealed! And as Hera consolidates power in the Olympus Group, Herc clashes with Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers, including his half brother Ares! Plus, a terrible threat to the Dark Elves is a job for Thor! But what happens if the Odinson is unavailable? Presenting Thor-cules! (Hercu-Thor?) And at long last, Amadeus Cho learns the truth about what happened to his family! COLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HERCULES (2007) 121-137

The Lion of Olympus has fallen. And as the Heroic Age dawns, the Golden Mace of Hercules passes to a new Prince of Power...who just happens to be Herc's best friend, Korean-American kid genius Amadeus Cho. But when Amadeus fi nally reveals what he plans to do with his new power, the heavens themselves may shatter as Marvel's mightiest pantheons are shaken to the core! And wait a minute...what's THOR doing here? Fan fave writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and beloved "Thorcules" artist Reilly Brown bring the thunder with the next essential chapter in the mind-blowing, heart-wrenching, and gut-busting epic that is the "Incredible Hercules" experience! Plus, when the most beloved Olympian of all time falls, who will mourn him?COLLECTING: Heroic Age: Prince of Power #1-4, Hercules: Fall of an Avenger #1-2

Hercules and his sidekick, the renegade boy genius Amadeus Cho, take on the rest of the Marvel universe when they unsuccessfully champion the Hulk, and Hercules battles the Hulk when he invades Mount Olympus.

"War Machine, war criminal? For the past year, Norman Osborn and James Rhodes have pulled out all the stops to destroy each other's most precious hopes and dreams, all without ever seeing each other face-to-face. But now everything comes to a head as Iron Patriot and War Machine finally throw down, leading to Marvel's Trial of the Century! After targeting madmen and monsters around the globe, James Rhodes must now confront the consequences of his controversial actions. Red tape couldn't stop War Machine's quest for justice, but will chains, handcuffs and prison bars?"--Back cover.

Amadeus Cho, who holds a grudge against S.H.I.E.L.D., confronts She-Hulk and Doc Samson; the Incredible Hulk fights Hercules; and the Greek Goliath leads an attack against the Skrull gods.

With Thor in exile, Balder the Brave asks Hercules to pose as Thor to deter the Dark Elves' planned conquest of the nine worlds. Plus, the Olympian is trusted by Athena with keeping their father Zeus, who has been transformed into a twelve-year-old boy, safe, and Amadeus Cho discovers the truth about the explosion that left him an orphan.

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Incredible Hercules #138-141 and Assault on new Olympus Prologue."