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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 ''[[Hulk (comics)|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).
'''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 ''[[Hulk (comics)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' #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==
==Fictional organization history==
[[Agamemnon (comics)|Agamemnon]], half-human and half-[[Asgard (comics)|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 (comics)|Hulk]] as a member and ally after he was transformed into the [[Hulk (comics)|Merged Hulk]] persona. The Hulk accepted 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.
[[Agamemnon (comics)|Agamemnon]], a half-human and half-[[Asgard (comics)|Asgardian]] god, is born immortal. Although he never physically ages beyond the age of 16, the Pantheon are all his descendants.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #401 (January 1993)</ref> Stationed in the Mount, their headquarters based in a Nevada desert, the Pantheon recruits the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]] as a member and ally after he is transformed into the Merged Hulk persona. The Hulk accepts the offer as a means of making up for the damage he's done in his Savage Hulk days.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #382 (June 1991)</ref> The Hulk works with the Pantheon on many rescue and relief missions, the focus of the Pantheon's purpose. In return, several members help the Hulk out with personal missions, which sometimes dovetail 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 &mdash; none of whom inherited his immortality &mdash; 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.
For a while, the Hulk even leads the entire Pantheon. Together they endure attacks by the [[U-Foes]],<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #397-#399 (September - November 1992)</ref> confrontations with X-Factor<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #391 (March 1992)</ref> and a vast space chase when one of the members is kidnapped by a lovesick alien prince. This eventually leads to a confrontation with Agammemnon, who attempts to ensure the long-term survival of his children &mdash; none of whom inherited his immortality &mdash; by offering the Troyjans the pick of his descendents in exchange for technology to extend their lifespan.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #413-#416 (January - April 1994)</ref>


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.
As Agamemmnon raises an army of deceased Pantheon members, the Hulk leads the rest of the team against their former leader in their final battle. The Mount is destroyed during a battle between the Pantheon and Agamemnon's cyborgs, the Endless Knights. Agamemnon and Achilles are slain during the battle.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #424-#425 (December 1994 - January 1995)</ref> [[List of Marvel Comics characters: U#Ulysses|Ulysses]] leaves the group to find [[List of Marvel Comics characters: D#Delphi (Pantheon)|Delphi, who had left the group before the final battle.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #426 (February 1995)</ref> [[Paris (Pantheon)|Paris]] wants nothing to do with the Hulk, but the rest of the team wants the Hulk to return. The Hulk refuses.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #448 (December 1998)</ref> Members of the team all have dense skin, due to their Asgardian heritage, making them highly resistant to physical damage. They also possess superhuman strength, stamina and durability, a healing factor, and they do not age.


==Members==
==Members==
* '''[[List of Marvel Comics characters: A#Helmut|Achilles]]''' (Helmut Halfling) - Achilles is invulnerable except when he is close to low-level gamma radiation. He is killed in a battle with Ulysses (Charles).<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #425 (Jnuary 1995)</ref> He is the son of Agememnon.
* [[Achilles (Pantheon)|Achilles]] (Helmut) - Near-absolute invulnerability, only gamma-radiation can weaken him. Romantically involved with Atalanta prior the destruction of the Mount. Deceased.
* '''[[Agamemnon (comics)|Agamemnon]]''' (Vali Halfling) - Agamemnon is the founder and leader of the Pantheon. He is the son of [[Loki (comics)|Loki]] and an unknown mortal woman. He is the father of Achilles.
* [[Agamemnon (comics)|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 [[Loki (comics)|Loki]], after daring to steal from him.
* [[Ajax (comics)|Ajax]] I - 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.
* '''[[Ajax (comics)#Pantheon character|Ajax]]''' - Ajax must wear an exoskeleton to support his massive frame.
* [[Andromeda (Pantheon)|Andromeda]] - Retired oracle, and mother of Delphi.
* '''[[Andromeda (Pantheon)|Andromeda]]''' - Andromeda has the ability to see the future. She is the mother of Delphi.
* '''[[Atalanta (Pantheon)|Atalanta]]''' - Atalanta uses a bow and arrows that are made of plasma energy.
* [[Atalanta (Pantheon)|Atalanta]] - 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.
* '''[[List of Marvel Comics characters: C#Cassiopea|Cassiopea]]''' - Cassiopea has the ability to absorb energy and return it in the form of concussive blasts. She is the daughter of Perseus.
* [[Cassiopea (Pantheon)|Cassiopea]] - Absorbs and emits various forms of energy. Shown able to absorb and reflect even [[Silver Surfer]]-level intensity. Very energetic and affectionate.
* [[Delphi (Pantheon)|Delphi]] - Oracle of the team, clairvoyance, rarely wears clothing.
* '''[[List of Marvel Comics characters: D#Delphi (Pantheon)|Delphi]]''' - Delphi has the ability to see the future. She is the daughter of Andromeda and Jason.
* [[Hector (Pantheon)|Hector]] - Uses an energy-flail, flight. Openly homosexual.
* '''[[Hector (Pantheon)|Hector]]''' - Hector uses a mace made of plasma energy and has the ability to fly.
* '''[[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]''' (Robert Bruce Banner) - The Hulk is a human mutated by radiation. He has superhuman strength, speed, stamina and durability. He also has a healing factor, a resistance to mental crontol and the ability to see astral forms. He is a member of the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] and [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'s [[Secret Avengers#Volume 2|Secret Avengers]].
* [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]] -
* [[Jason (Pantheon)|Jason]] - Known as 'The Renegade'. A ruthless master marksman, who has been able to defeat Asgardian gods.
* '''[[List of Marvel Comics characters: J#Jason|Jason]]''' - Jason the Renegade prefers to use guns as his weapon. He is the father of Delphi.
* [[Paris (Pantheon)|Paris]] (Nathan Taylor) - Empath, strategist, sleaze.
* '''[[Paris (Pantheon)|Paris]]''' (Nathan Taylor) - Paris has empathic abilities.
* [[Perseus (Pantheon)|Perseus]] (Scott Shannon) - Energy spear. Retired Scotsman. Deceased.
* '''[[Perseus (Pantheon)|Perseus]]''' (Scott Shannon) - Perseus uses an energy spear. He is killed by [[Madman (Marvel Comics)|Madman]].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #409 (September 1993)</ref> He is the father of Cassiopea.
* [[Prometheus (Marvel Comics)|Prometheus]] - "Tracking-sense" workable over interstellar distances. Disfigured. Heavily armed jet-car.
* '''[[Prometheus (Marvel Comics)#Prometheus (Pantheon)|Prometheus]]''' - Prometheus has a tracking sense that works over great distances, even across space.
* '''Ulysses''' - The original Ulysses uses a plasma shield and sword. He is killed by Achilles.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' #411 (November 1993)</ref>
* [[Ulysses (Pantheon)|Ulysses II]] (Walter Charles) - Former 50's biker-rebel in love with Delphi. Uses an energy-sword and -shield.
* [[Ulysses (Pantheon)|Ulysses I]] - Ulysses's predecessor. He was murdered by Achilles under the orders of Agamemnon once Ulysses began questioning Agamemnon's actions.
* '''[[Ulysses (Pantheon)|Ulysses]]''' (Walter Charles) - Ulysses uses a plasma energy sword and shield.


==Powers and abilities==
==Powers and abilities==
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===Video games===
===Video games===
* [[The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga]] was a [[video game]] loosely based on the Pantheon comic book storyline.
* [[The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga]] was a [[video game]] loosely based on the Pantheon comic book storyline.

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 19:55, 25 June 2013

The Pantheon
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Incredible Hulk #368 (April 1990)
Created byPeter David
In-story information
Base(s)The Mount
Member(s)Agamemnon
Ajax
Andromeda
Atalanta
Cassiopea
Delphi
Hector
Jason
Paris
Prometheus
Ulysses (Charles)

The Pantheon is a fictional organization appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Peter David, the Pantheon first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #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, a half-human and half-Asgardian god, is born immortal. Although he never physically ages beyond the age of 16, the Pantheon are all his descendants.[1] Stationed in the Mount, their headquarters based in a Nevada desert, the Pantheon recruits the Hulk as a member and ally after he is transformed into the Merged Hulk persona. The Hulk accepts the offer as a means of making up for the damage he's done in his Savage Hulk days.[2] The Hulk works with the Pantheon on many rescue and relief missions, the focus of the Pantheon's purpose. In return, several members help the Hulk out with personal missions, which sometimes dovetail into the Pantheon's intended purposes.

For a while, the Hulk even leads the entire Pantheon. Together they endure attacks by the U-Foes,[3] confrontations with X-Factor[4] and a vast space chase when one of the members is kidnapped by a lovesick alien prince. This eventually leads to a confrontation with Agammemnon, who attempts 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.[5]

As Agamemmnon raises an army of deceased Pantheon members, the Hulk leads the rest of the team against their former leader in their final battle. The Mount is destroyed during a battle between the Pantheon and Agamemnon's cyborgs, the Endless Knights. Agamemnon and Achilles are slain during the battle.[6] Ulysses leaves the group to find [[List of Marvel Comics characters: D#Delphi (Pantheon)|Delphi, who had left the group before the final battle.[7] Paris wants nothing to do with the Hulk, but the rest of the team wants the Hulk to return. The Hulk refuses.[8] Members of the team all have dense skin, due to their Asgardian heritage, making them highly resistant to physical damage. They also possess superhuman strength, stamina and durability, a healing factor, and they do not age.

Members

  • Achilles (Helmut Halfling) - Achilles is invulnerable except when he is close to low-level gamma radiation. He is killed in a battle with Ulysses (Charles).[9] He is the son of Agememnon.
  • Agamemnon (Vali Halfling) - Agamemnon is the founder and leader of the Pantheon. He is the son of Loki and an unknown mortal woman. He is the father of Achilles.
  • Ajax - Ajax must wear an exoskeleton to support his massive frame.
  • Andromeda - Andromeda has the ability to see the future. She is the mother of Delphi.
  • Atalanta - Atalanta uses a bow and arrows that are made of plasma energy.
  • Cassiopea - Cassiopea has the ability to absorb energy and return it in the form of concussive blasts. She is the daughter of Perseus.
  • Delphi - Delphi has the ability to see the future. She is the daughter of Andromeda and Jason.
  • Hector - Hector uses a mace made of plasma energy and has the ability to fly.
  • Hulk (Robert Bruce Banner) - The Hulk is a human mutated by radiation. He has superhuman strength, speed, stamina and durability. He also has a healing factor, a resistance to mental crontol and the ability to see astral forms. He is a member of the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Secret Avengers.
  • Jason - Jason the Renegade prefers to use guns as his weapon. He is the father of Delphi.
  • Paris (Nathan Taylor) - Paris has empathic abilities.
  • Perseus (Scott Shannon) - Perseus uses an energy spear. He is killed by Madman.[10] He is the father of Cassiopea.
  • Prometheus - Prometheus has a tracking sense that works over great distances, even across space.
  • Ulysses - The original Ulysses uses a plasma shield and sword. He is killed by Achilles.[11]
  • Ulysses (Walter Charles) - Ulysses uses a plasma energy sword and shield.

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.

In other media

Video games

References

  1. ^ The Incredible Hulk #401 (January 1993)
  2. ^ The Incredible Hulk #382 (June 1991)
  3. ^ The Incredible Hulk #397-#399 (September - November 1992)
  4. ^ The Incredible Hulk #391 (March 1992)
  5. ^ The Incredible Hulk #413-#416 (January - April 1994)
  6. ^ The Incredible Hulk #424-#425 (December 1994 - January 1995)
  7. ^ The Incredible Hulk #426 (February 1995)
  8. ^ The Incredible Hulk #448 (December 1998)
  9. ^ The Incredible Hulk #425 (Jnuary 1995)
  10. ^ The Incredible Hulk #409 (September 1993)
  11. ^ The Incredible Hulk #411 (November 1993)

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