Comics

The comics behind the cards, in reading order. 17 picks across 4 articles.

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One starting point per article.

Died in his first issue, came back as a movie star

Avengers (1963) #9 ↗ Start here 1 issue

The origin, in one issue.
Avengers (1963) #151-164 ↗ Then 14 issues

The comeback and the brother.
Avengers (1963) #211 ↗ Then 1 issue

Hercules and the road to Hollywood.
West Coast Avengers (1984) #1-4 ↗ Then 4 issues

Stunts, barbecues and the Blank.
West Coast Avengers (1985) #42-45 ↗ Deep dive 4 issues

Vision Quest.
Avengers (1998) #2-11 ↗ Deep dive 10 issues

The ionic Wonder Man and Wanda.
Wonder Man reading guide (marvel.com) ↗ Deep dive

Covers the rest of his career.

The Greek God

The Incredible Hercules (Pak), from Hulk #112 ↗ Start here 30 issues

Greg Pak's run is one series: it starts with Incredible Hulk #112 and continues as Incredible Hercules #113 to #141, the title changed and the numbering did not. A hidden gem: hilarious, high pace, fun action. The easiest recommendation on this blog.
Hercules: Prince of Power (Layton) ↗ Then

The old series: whimsical, easy reading.
Civil War, main issues ↗ Deep dive

Hercules plays a minor role.

0% gamma. 100% sugar.

Empyre (2020) ↗ Start here 5 issues

Ewing's universally acclaimed event. It summarizes Hulkling's entire journey in 4 beautiful pages.
Young Avengers (2005) ↗ Then

Whimsical, short and sweet.
Civil War ↗ Deep dive

Context for the whole box. Hulkling plays an instrumental role, but is far from central.

Dangerous Cat

Civil War (2006) ↗ Start here 7 main issues

The event that shapes the box.
Moon Knight (2021) ↗ Start here

A modern classic.
The Initiative (2007) ↗ Then

The direct sequel to Civil War.
Avengers' Academy (2010) ↗ Deep dive

Bridges the final gap and explores more of her relationship with lower stake events.