Neptune (Marvel Comics)

Neptune (Marvel Comics)
Neptune
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Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Tales to Astonish #70 (Aug 1965)
Created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan
In-story information
Alter ego Poseidon
Team affiliations Olympian Gods
Abilities Superhuman physical attributes
Immortality
Vast magical powers

Neptune, also called Poseidon, is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.

Neptune is the god of the sea in the Olympian pantheon, and the patron god of Atlantis.

Contents

Fictional character biography

Neptune is the son of Cronus and Rhea, and was born in Olympus. Zeus and Pluto are his brothers, and Hera and Vesta are his sisters. Neptune is responsible for the evolution of Homo mermanus, and is still honored by the Atlanteans, unlike many Olympians who have little or no worshippers on Earth.

Two millennia ago, Neptune destroyed an Atlantean cult of worshipers of Set. He later lived among the Atlanteans for many years as their protector.[1]

In modern times, Neptune sent Namor the Sub-Mariner on a quest for his trident in order to regain the Atlantean throne, appearing before him at various points.[2] Neptune then appeared to the Atlanteans, and decreed Namor the true ruler of Atlantis.[3] Neptune later advised Namor of the true destiny of Atlantis.[4] Later, Neptune healed a wounded Namor, and transformed a drowning stallion into a giant seahorse.[5]

Neptune later abducted Namor from Atlantis to Hades at the behest of Zeus, as Zeus blamed the Avengers for Hercules's bad physical condition.[6] However, Neptune was then forbidden to return to Earth by Zeus, despite his objections due to Atlantean worship.[7]

Most recently, he, along with the other Olympians have dwelt on Earth once more, following the death of Zeus. In a weakened state, he was abducted by Hippolyta and her Amazon warriors, at the behest of Hera and Pluto, who forced him to cede his shares of the Olympus Group to them, facilitating their takeover. The Amazon princess Artume likewise forced from him the location of the Omphalos. He was rescued from Artume's clutches by Hercules, Namor, and Namora.[8]

Powers and abilities

Neptune possesses the typical powers of an Olympian, including superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, and reflexes, and virtual immortality. Neptune can breathe underwater and possesses the ability to manipulate vast cosmic/mystical energies for numerous purposes which have yet to be revealed. He is known to be capable of inter-dimensional teleportation. Neptune's powers are equal to those of Pluto's; the death god once overwhelmed Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme himself, in direct magical combat.

Neptune is usually armed with a 6' 5" long enchanted trident of unrevealed properties.

Neptune rides a sea-shell chariot drawn by magical seahorses and dolphins.

In other media

Television

References

  1. ^ as revealed in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #9
  2. ^ Tales to Astonish #70
  3. ^ Tales to Astonish #75
  4. ^ Sub-Mariner #68
  5. ^ Marvel Fanfare #16
  6. ^ Avengers #282
  7. ^ Avengers #285
  8. ^ Incredible Hercules #122-123

External links

  • Neptune at Marvel.com
  • Neptune at the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe

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