Dionysus (Marvel Comics)
| Dionysus | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Thor #129 (Jun 1966) |
| Created by |
Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Dionysus |
| Species | Olympian god |
| Team affiliations | Olympus |
| Notable aliases | Bacchus |
| Abilities | Superhuman physical attributes Illusion casting Matter transmutation Shapeshifting Ability to control the states of mind and the growth of vines and grapes Formerly: Ability to control a pig that could create wine |
Dionysus is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a god in the Olympian pantheon based on the legendary Olympian god.
Dionysus first appeared in Thor #129 (June 1966), and was adapted from mythology by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
The character subsequently appeared in Thor Annual #5 (1976), Champions #2-3 (January–February 1976), Thor Annual #8 (1979), The Avengers #281 (July 1987), #283-285 (September–November 1987), Solo Avengers #11 (October 1988), Thor #398 (December 1988), Incredible Hulk: Hercules Unleashed (October 1966), Hercules #4 (September 2005), Thor: Blood Oath #2-4 (December 2005-January 2006), Ares #1 (March 2006), #3 (May 2006), and Deadpool/GLI: Summer Fun Spectacular #1 (September 2007).
Dionysus appeared as part of the "Olympian Gods" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #9.
Dionysus is the son of Zeus. When Hercules was gravely injured during the assault by the Masters of Evil on Avengers Mansion, Dionysus served Zeus in his attempt to punish the Avengers for these injuries. Dionysus disguised himself as an Italian ice vendor, and served it to She-Hulk laced with Elixir of Frenzy. She attacked the other Avengers, and when Doctor Druid tried to restore her to normal, Dionysus re-instilled the elixir's potency. Captain Marvel noticed him and tried to subdue him, but Dionysus strangled Doctor Druid and used a potion to knock She-Hulk unconscious. Dionysus then fought She-Hulk in physical combat, this time in Olympus, but she struck him down with a pillar. Zeus then forbade all Olympians from interfering with the earth.
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