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Preview: Hercules Vol. 1: The Monster Hunter

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Hercules Vol. 1: The Monster Hunter

Writer: Elliot Kalan
Art/cover: George Kambadais
FC | 160 pages | Adventure | $14.99/$19.99 | All Ages

THE CHAMPION OF OLYMPUS RETURNS! The world’s favorite demigod-turned-mortal is back, and he’s about to embark on the biggest adventure since The Odyssey! The Greek gods don’t really get why Hercules chose a mortal life over the opportunity to join them on Mt. Olympus, but since he proved his mettle as a hero many times over, they’re happy to enlist his help with missions that require interventions in the earthly realm. So when Aphrodite grants an artist’s wish that his sculpture be brought to life, Herc gets the call to clean things up when the newly conscious artwork proves to be more bone-crushingly lively than expected! But after discovering that the rogue statue is just misunderstood, and a little rambunctious (much like himself as a youth), Hercules returns to explain the situation to Aphrodite — only to find her temple empty and abandoned. Is the goddess of love just pouting, or is something more sinister afoot? If you know anything about classic mythology, you know it’s going to be the latter! The immortal team of Emmy Award-winning writer ELLIOTT KALAN (The Daily Show) and Gargoyles artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS bring these legends of antiquity to hilarious new life in this brand-new volume. GET READY FOR A WHOLE NEW HERO’S JOURNEY!

Preview: Hercules #6

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Hercules #6

After descending into the realm of the dead to confront their anticipated adversary (Hades), Hercules and Galatea discover that the underworld has been taken over by a new and unexpected force — one that won’t stop its assault on the gods of Olympus until it has absorbed all of the pantheon’s powers!

Our heroes bravely hurl themselves into the fray against this would-be usurper, but even these divinely touched paragons are still mortal in the end — and their goal quickly shifts from victory at all costs to living to fight another day! Emmy Award-winning writer ELLIOTT KALAN (The Daily Show) and star Gargoyles artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS reveal the deus behind the machina in Hercules #6 — embellished by neoclassical covers from KAMBADAIS, ALESSANDRO RANALDI, and FRANCESCO TOMASELLI!

Preview: Hercules #5

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Hercules #5

As the crisis of the missing gods grows ever more alarming, Hercules, Meg, and Phil decide to seek the counsel of Athena, goddess of victory and wisdom. But once again our heroes are one step behind the mysterious malefactor who has been plaguing Mount Olympus. Athena’s temple is deserted — and filled with signs of an epic struggle!

Athena’s disappearance is the final straw for Herc, and he sets out with Galatea to confront their chief suspect, Hades, on his home turf in the underworld. But what they find in that shadowy realm is even more frightening than its countless legions of the dead!

Emmy Award-winning writer ELLIOTT KALAN (The Daily Show) and star Gargoyles artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS retrace Orpheus’s famous footsteps in Hercules #5 — illuminated by covers from KAMBADAIS, MATTEO LOLLI, FRANCESCO TOMASELLI, and ALESSANDRO RANALDI!

Preview: Hercules #4

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Hercules #4

With three gods now missing, the atmosphere of Mount Olympus is turning grim. Down in the mortal realm, however, humanity can get along without the gods of love, war, and the forge — for a little while, at least. But all that is about to change when Apollo suddenly vanishes from his golden chariot in the sky — leaving a blazing midday sun that refuses to set!

Now it’s up to Hercules and Pegasus to get the sun moving again before Earth is burned to a crisp. This dramatic escalation stokes Herc’s and Meg’s suspicions that Hades is behind these divine disappearances — but the situation in the underworld may be more dire than even they suspect!

Emmy Award-winning writer ELLIOTT KALAN (The Daily Show) and Gargoyles artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS turn up the heat under the world’s favorite demigod with Hercules #4 — seasoned with covers from KAMBADAIS, MATTEO LOLLI, FRANCESCO TOMASELLI, and ALESSANDRO RANALDI!

Preview: Hercules #2

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Hercules #2

After being ghosted by Aphrodite, Hercules suspects that the goddess of love may have been the victim of malevolent forces. But before he can investigate much further, he’s tasked with another Olympian mission — this time on behalf of Aphrodite’s husband Hephaestus, god of the forge, who enlists Hercules to track down a clockwork war machine that might be responsible for his wife’s mysterious disappearance.

However, when Hercules — joined by the always-helpful Phil and the newly incarnated Galatea — pursues the rogue automaton, Hephaestus goes missing as well. And while losing one god could simply be bad luck, losing two in as many days seems more like a conspiracy!

Crafted by the divinely inspired team of Emmy Award-winning writer ELLIOTT KALAN (The Daily Show) and Gargoyles artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS, Hercules #2 also features classical covers by KAMBADAIS, MATTEO LOLLI, FRANCESCO TOMASELLI, and ALESSANDRO RANALDI!

Preview: Hercules #1

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Hercules #1

The world’s favorite demigod-turned-mortal is back, and he’s about to embark on the biggest adventure since The Odyssey!

The Greek gods don’t really get why Hercules chose a mortal life over the opportunity to join them on Mt. Olympus, but since he proved his mettle as a hero many times over, they’re happy to enlist his help with missions that require interventions in the earthly realm. So when Aphrodite grants an artist’s wish that his sculpture be brought to life, Herc gets the call to clean things up when the newly conscious artwork proves to be more bone-crushingly lively than expected!

But after discovering that the rogue statue is just misunderstood, and a little rambunctious (much like himself as a youth), Hercules returns to explain the situation to Aphrodite — only to find her temple empty and abandoned. Is the goddess of love just pouting, or is something more sinister afoot? If you know anything about classic mythology, you know it’s going to be the latter!

The immortal team of Emmy Award-winning writer ELLIOTT KALAN (The Daily Show) and Gargoyles artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS bring these legends of antiquity to hilarious new life in this brand-new ongoing series. This premier issue also features a pantheon of divinely talented cover artists, including KAMBADAIS, MATTEO LOLLI, FRANCESCO TOMASELLI, and more!

Preview: Hercules #1

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Hercules #1

The world’s favorite demigod-turned-mortal is back, and he’s about to embark on the biggest adventure since The Odyssey!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Batman/Dylan Dog #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was great and entertaining as the two characters’ personalities made for some sparks.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – A bit of a throwback story with a young Bat-Man and monster men terrorizing Gotham.

Deadweights #1 (AHOY Comics) – A buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world! Yeah, we’re excited for this one.

Hercules #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The classic Disney film comes to comics! Dynamite has done a great job so far with their Disney line of comics and we’re expecting more of the same.

Rat City #1 (Image Comics) – A new take on Spawn from Erica Schultz and Ze Carlos.

Silicon Bandits #1 (Magma Comix) – AI and androids have caused mass unemployment which has two programmers planning a bank heist with a crew of androids they programmed.

Transformers #7 (Skybound) – The series has been solid so far and we’re excited about where the second story arc goes.

Ultimate X-Men #2 (Marvel) – Peach Momoko’s take on the X-Men has been very different so far and we want to see where it goes.

Uncanny Valley #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A young boy has to deal with his mysterious family history and unexplained powers. The cover has us intrigued.

When the Blood Has Dried #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – A barkeep has a hidden history of being part of a ruthless band of rogue sell-swords and his past might be discovered.

Preview: Hercules #1

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Hercules #1

The world’s favorite demigod-turned-mortal is back, and he’s about to embark on the biggest adventure since The Odyssey!

Fan-Voted Summoner’s Choice Champion HERCULES Is Now Here on Marvel Contest Of Champions

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

Up for a little competition? Blessed by the goddess of Hera, Hercules, the fan-voted Summoner’s Choice Champion is NOW available on Kabam’s MARVEL Contest of Champions. Visit Marvel Contest of Champions on YouTube to see how Champions like Hercules are created from start to finish.

Born in Ancient Greece, Hercules is a demigod born to Zeus – the king of Olympian Gods – and Alcmena, a woman of Thebes. As an infant Hercules was cared for by his stepmother Hera, Queen of the Olympian Gods, and bestowed with her blessings. These blessings further elevated his demigod physiology to near Godlike heights, providing him with immense strength, stamina, immortality, and near invulnerability.

Take a look at Hercules’ Champion Spotlight, which details his abilities, history, strengths, and recommended masteries.

Other MARVEL Contest of Champions updates, including bug fixes, balance updates, the Assault on Olympus Event Quest and more can be found HERE.