Pantheon (Marvel Comics)
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The Pantheon is a fiction
al organization appearing in the comic book
s published by Marvel Comics
. Created by writer Peter David
, the Pantheon first appeared in The Incredible Hulk
(vol. 2) #368 (April 1990), and was a large part of that book's supporting cast from issue #379 (March 1991) to issue #426 (February 1995).
persona, the Hulk accepting the offer as a means of making up for the damage he'd done in his Savage Hulk days. The Hulk worked with the Pantheon on many rescue and relief missions, the focus of the Pantheon's purpose. In return, several members helped the Hulk out with personal missions, which themselves sometimes dovetailed into the Pantheon's intended purposes.
For a while, the Hulk even led the entire Pantheon. Together they went through attacks by the U-Foes
, confrontations with the United States government and a vast space chase, when one of the members was kidnapped by a lovesick alien prince. This eventually led to a confrontation with Agammemnon, who attempted to ensure the long-term survival of his children — none of whom inherited his immortality — by offering the Troyjans the pick of his descendents in exchange for technology to extend their lifespan. As Agamemmnon raised an army of deceased Pantheon members, the Hulk led the rest of the team against their former leader in their final battle.
The Mount, the mountain headquarters of the Pantheon was destroyed during a battle between the Pantheon and Agamemnon's cyborgs the Endless Knights. The Endless Knights were created from the bodies of Agamemnon's dead children. Agamemnon and Achilles were slain during the battle. Ulysses left the group to find Delphi who had left the group before the final battle. Paris wanted nothing to do with the Hulk but the rest of the team wanted the Hulk back. The Hulk refused which led to their recruitment by the United States government. Members of the team possess powers such as super strength, a healing factor, and are able to create energy formed weaponry.
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al organization appearing in the comic book
Comic book
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s published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
. Created by writer Peter David
Peter David
Peter Allen David , often abbreviated PAD, is an American writer of comic books, novels, television, movies and video games...
, the Pantheon first appeared in The Incredible Hulk
Hulk (comics)
The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
(vol. 2) #368 (April 1990), and was a large part of that book's supporting cast from issue #379 (March 1991) to issue #426 (February 1995).
Fictional organization history
Agamemnon, half-human and half-Asgardian god, was born immortal, and, though he never physically aged beyond the age of 16, the Pantheon are all his descendants. Stationed in the Nevada desert based headquarters called The Mount, the Pantheon recruited the Hulk as a member and ally after he was transformed into the Merged HulkHulk (comics)
The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
persona, the Hulk accepting the offer as a means of making up for the damage he'd done in his Savage Hulk days. The Hulk worked with the Pantheon on many rescue and relief missions, the focus of the Pantheon's purpose. In return, several members helped the Hulk out with personal missions, which themselves sometimes dovetailed into the Pantheon's intended purposes.
For a while, the Hulk even led the entire Pantheon. Together they went through attacks by the U-Foes
U-Foes
U-Foes are a fictional comic book supervillain team appearing in various series published by Marvel Comics. The group first appeared in Incredible Hulk #254...
, confrontations with the United States government and a vast space chase, when one of the members was kidnapped by a lovesick alien prince. This eventually led to a confrontation with Agammemnon, who attempted to ensure the long-term survival of his children — none of whom inherited his immortality — by offering the Troyjans the pick of his descendents in exchange for technology to extend their lifespan. As Agamemmnon raised an army of deceased Pantheon members, the Hulk led the rest of the team against their former leader in their final battle.
The Mount, the mountain headquarters of the Pantheon was destroyed during a battle between the Pantheon and Agamemnon's cyborgs the Endless Knights. The Endless Knights were created from the bodies of Agamemnon's dead children. Agamemnon and Achilles were slain during the battle. Ulysses left the group to find Delphi who had left the group before the final battle. Paris wanted nothing to do with the Hulk but the rest of the team wanted the Hulk back. The Hulk refused which led to their recruitment by the United States government. Members of the team possess powers such as super strength, a healing factor, and are able to create energy formed weaponry.
Members
- AchillesAchilles (Pantheon)Achilles is the name of two unrelated characters from the Marvel Universe. The first Achilles fought in World War II and first appeared in Incredible Hulk vol...
(Helmut) - Near-absolute invulnerability, only gamma-radiation can weaken him. Romantically involved with Atalanta prior the destruction of the Mount. Deceased. - Agamemnon (Vali) - Founder. An eternally teenaged immortal descended from the Asgardian gods. Cynically builds and destroys civilizations to pass time. At one point is called Vali which suggest that he's either the son of Loki or Odin. Claims to have fathered hundreds of children. Recently, within the pages of the Hercules: Prince of Power comic, it is revealed that Vali has been mystically locked into his current teenage form by his father LokiLoki (comics)Loki is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of the superhero Thor. He is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology...
, after daring to steal from him. - Ajax - Vast super-strength, that increases with rage, and wears an exoskeleton which helps him move his over-muscled bulk. Simpleminded, and with an overprotective puppy-love towards Atalanta.
- AndromedaAndromeda (Pantheon)Andromeda is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Andromeda was a member of the superhero family the Pantheon. Next to nothing is known about Andromeda except that she and Jason are the parents of the Pantheon seer Delphi. Andromeda had been the seer for the Pantheon until she lost her...
- Retired oracle, and mother of Delphi. - AtalantaAtalanta (Pantheon)Atalanta is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Atalanta is a member of the super hero family the Pantheon. Atalanta is an excellent archer and uses arrows and a bow made out of pure energy.-Fictional character biography:...
- Expert archer. Uses an energy-bow that projects arrows of varied strength. She does not need to see to accurately strike her targets; once while psychically robbed of the ability to see, she still sent a stunning blow to the telepath inferring with her senses. - CassiopeaCassiopea (Pantheon)Cassiopea aka Cassie is a fictional character, an immortal, in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Cassie and her father Perseus were members of the super hero family the Pantheon. They are led by the ancient Agamemnon. Cassie has the ability to absorb and re-channel most forms of...
- Absorbs and emits various forms of energy. Shown able to absorb and reflect even Silver SurferSilver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
-level intensity. Very energetic and affectionate. - DelphiDelphi (Pantheon)Delphi is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Delphi is one of the members of the Pantheon. Delphi can predict the future which she usually does in the nude while looking into her gazing pool. Her teammate, Walter Charles the second Pantheon member to use the...
- Oracle of the team, clairvoyance, rarely wears clothing. - HectorHector (Pantheon)Hector is a fictional character, a member of the Marvel Comics superhero family the Pantheon. Hector uses an energy flail as a weapon. Hector appears to be something of a master strategist.-Fictional character biography:...
- Uses an energy-flail, flight. Openly homosexual. - Hulk
- JasonJason (Pantheon)Jason the Renegade is a fictional comic book character who appeared in a supporting role in Marvel Comics monthly series, The Incredible Hulk...
- Known as 'The Renegade'. A ruthless master marksman, who has been able to defeat Asgardian gods. - ParisParis (Pantheon)Paris is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:A young Nathan Taylor aka Paris was saved from the Watts Riots in 1959 by Pantheon members Ulysses I and Walter Charles . Nathan's parents were killed during a fire. Nathan blamed Walter for their deaths and still...
(Nathan Taylor) - Empath, strategist, sleaze. - PerseusPerseus (Pantheon)Perseus is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Perseus is a member of the super hero family the Pantheon. Perseus retired from the Pantheon and took the identity of an inn keeper at Loch Ness, Scotland...
(Scott Shannon) - Energy spear. Retired Scotsman. Deceased. - PrometheusPrometheus (Pantheon)Prometheus is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Prometheus is a member of the super hero family the Pantheon. The Pantheon is led by Agamemnon, the father of all its super-powered members. Prometheus was born with a deformed face that looks horribly burned...
- "Tracking-sense" workable over interstellar distances. Disfigured. Heavily armed jet-car. - Ulysses IIUlysses (Pantheon)Ulysses is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. The first being the predecessor of the second.- Ulysses I :The original Ulysses was much older than Walter Charles, his successor. When Ulysses became annoyed at Agamemnon's illogical leadership decisions Agamemnon ordered...
(Walter Charles) - Former 50's biker-rebel in love with Delphi. Uses an energy-sword and -shield. - Ulysses IUlysses (Pantheon)Ulysses is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. The first being the predecessor of the second.- Ulysses I :The original Ulysses was much older than Walter Charles, his successor. When Ulysses became annoyed at Agamemnon's illogical leadership decisions Agamemnon ordered...
- Ulysses's predecessor. He was murdered by Achilles under the orders of Agamemnon once Ulysses began questioning Agamemnon's actions.
Powers and abilities
All Pantheon members are said to possess some measure of superhuman strength and recuperative abilities, and age considerably slower than normal humans.Video games
- The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon SagaThe Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon SagaThe Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga is a video game that was developed by Attention To Detail and Silicon Dreams and published by Eidos Interactive for the PlayStation, Sega Saturn and DOS in 1996...
was a video game loosely based on the Pantheon comic book storyline.