Marvel Annnounces New Hercules Series

The Avengers' own Greek demigod is returning to the Marvel Universe this November. Marvel Comics has announced a new Hercules series from writer Dan Abnett and artist Luke Ross (via CBR).

The series sees Herc on the path to self-realization as he tries to become the hero he always thought he was. Along the way, he'll encounter several modern incarnations of creatures and characters from ancient Greek mythology.

"This is not a grim and gritty take on Hercules," Abnett says. "It's going to be triumphantly celebratory of everything that Hercules has ever been, but it is him cutting back to basics and going, 'Right, I need to get my act together again and prove that I'm a serious warrior and hero.'"

Check out the first issue's cover and some of Ross's concept art in the gallery below. Look for Hercules #1 to hit stores in November.