Typhon (Marvel)
Typhon is a male supervillain that features in Marvel Comics.
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Biography
In fear of Typhon, the Olympians fled to Egypt where they took the form of animals with Athena mocking Zeus for his cowardice leading to him eventually deciding to return to confront the Titan. (Incredible Hercules v1 #141)
By the modern day, Typhon had returned to Olympus where he was responsible for destroying the Temple of the Promethean Flame. Its destruction cause all the Olympians to be transported to the Land of Shades. Despite this victory, he was confronted by Hercules alongside his compatriots the Avengers who defeated him. With his defeat, the Olympians were restored to power whereupon Zeus banished Typhon to damnation in Hades. (Avengers v1 #49)
Whilst in Hades, he encountered a witch named Cylla who was a former oracle at Delphi and proved to be an ally. The witch was attracted to the Titan but he showed no interest in her but she assisted in freeing him from the Underworld. She took him to the Temple of Prometheus so that he could retrieve his axe only to suffer from pain made by the Promethean flames. It was during this moment that he battled the two guardians Kratos and Bia where he defeated them. (Marvel Premiere v1 #26)
Pluto approached Typhon offering him freedom in exchange for his support for Hera which the Titan agreed whereupon the lord of Hades placed a armband that allowed Hera to control him. (Incredible Hercules v1 #127)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
Notes
- Typhon was created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema where he made his first appearance in Avengers v1 #49 (February 1968).
- The character was based and adapted from Typhon of Greek mythology.
Appearances
- Avengers v1:
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