After decades of oblivion, the space heroes of The Herculoids make their return to a comic that promises to revive the magic of their original series
Who are the Herculoids?
If you are a fan of the classic Hanna-Barbera series, you are likely to be you The Herculoids This series sounds familiar to you, launched in 1967, was one of the most loved of the company, especially for its attention to action and adventure. Although he had only 18 episodes in his original transmission, his popularity lasted thanks to television repetitions and his inclusion in the blockade of Stars of space in 1981.
The protagonists of the story are Zandor, Tara and Dorno, a human family who lives on the primitive planet Amzot, together with their faithful allies, alien creatures with surprising powers. Together they protect their home from invaders and bad guys who try to plunder their world.
The return to the comics
This return is not just a simple tribute! Starting from February 19, 2025, The Herculoids will return to the form of a monthly comic, published by Dynamite entertainment. This first issue, written by Tom sniegoski and with art Craig RousseauIt reintroduces the classic characters with a new approach, maintaining the essence of the original series, but adding new elements to fascinate both the old and the new fans.
This comics restores the world of Herculoids, placing Zandor, Tara and Dorno as Amzot’s heroes, a planet where alien creatures and primitive nature mix in constant conflict. As part of the story, the premise of the original series is maintained: why are these humans on such a distant planet and why are they the only ones of their species?
The mysterious story of The Herculoids
One of the most intriguing aspects of The Herculoids It is the lack of a clear origin. Why are Zandor, Tara and Dorno the only humans in Amzot? The series has never given a clear answer, leaving this mystery unsolved. Furthermore, it was not even explained why so many bad guys were obsessed with the conquest of such a primitive planet. The only clues that the fans had were the interactions between the heroes and their alien friends, such as the power of Gloop and Gleep and the strength of Tuntro, Zok and Igoo.
In a key episode of Spatial ghostentitled Moltar’s melted monsters (1967), a collaboration between the space hero and the Herculoids was shown. Here it is revealed that Tara and Zandor seemed to know advanced technology, something that had never been explained in the original series.
Over the years, fans have speculated on the origins of the Herculids. in the comic Future search In 2016, a version of the origin was finally provided. In this comic, Tara and Zandor are described as scientists on the planet Quasarescaped a rebellion of artificial intelligence. It has been ascertained that once they arrived in Amzot, they abandoned all the technology to prevent robots from controlling it, but this new comic seems to offer a different or expanded version of those events. It is not yet clear whether this background will be used in the comic. Dynamite.
What can you expect from The Herculoids #1
If you are a fan of action comics, spatial adventures and alien creatures, this first issue will absolutely be to see. The art of Craig Rousseau promises a visual style that combines the best of the retro with a modern touch, while writing Tom sniegoski It will offer an intriguing narrative that not only introduces new characters, but also expands the universe of The Herculoids.
This comic arrives just in time to commemorate the legacy of Amzot’s heroes by offering fans a new perspective on their history. Whether you are rediscovering this series or meeting it for the first time, the return of The Herculoid promises to be an unforgettable adventure.
The Herculoids #1 will be available in comics on February 19, 2025. Not to be missed!