There is no doubt that Hercules represents a figure of great relevance in Roman mythology. The Prince of the Force, son of the almighty Zeus, debuts on Marvel Comics in 1965, thanks to the usual Lee-Kirby duo and the almost “natural” contrast with Thor, son of Odin, the chief deity of Norse mythology. The presence of this character in the narrative plots of superheroes' world has given rise to stories of great charm, often in company with the God of Thunder and in the epic backdrops of Asgard and Olympus, but much more frequently at the side of Avengers, whose ranks Hercules played in for a long time. Sculpted by Mark Newman in 2010 and released with an edition size of 500 samples, the Bowen Hercules Statue reproduces faithfully the character of the Comics and is also very similar to the more traditional depictions of the hero in the most varied contexts. The physique is nothing short of sculptural, imposing and characterized by extremely powerful and hyper-defined muscular masses, pointed out by a museum pose very appropriate to the character. Dark and deep shades highlight the contours of the enormous chest, the wide pectorals and arms, where very well carved (and just sketched) veins appear. The chromatic impact is assured by the numerous golden inserts (the wide bangles to wrists, the contours of the high waist belt with the huge circular buckle depicting a roaring lion, the bands that encircle the trunk and the front squat, as well as the original scepter in the right hand), the leather skirt with a green border and the awesome banded shoes that wrap the legs entirely, equipped with frontal spikes with a metallic appearance. The face is really well done, with a black hair full of curls, high and furrowed eyebrows, some wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes and a beard sculpted in a workmanlike manner. Even the base (elliptical in shape) greatly enriches the figure: in fact, the hero is placed on a very uneven pavement, characterized by the ruins of an ancient Roman column, an evident sign of some classical temple, scenario of epic battles. Despite the undoubted charisma and charm related to the the historical and mythological legacy, Hercules is, in essence, a slightly abnormal figure in the vast context of the Marvel superheroes and, in a sense, a sort of background character. Yet, through this statue Bowen has provided all fans with a perfect representation of the hero, faithful to the tables of Comics and fitted out with an excellent aesthetic impact. In other words, this piece truly represents a top-class collectible.