Who Is Argo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Argo is a Marvel comic book character, with over 14 comic issue appearances. Argo the Almighty, son of Hercules (the Olympian demigod of ancient legends) in the MC2 universe.

Who is Argo?

When the team of A-Next is attacked by a Hispanic youth who identifies himself as "Argo the Almighty". Argo shrugs off the sonic thunder blasts of Thunderstrike (who himself had powers drawn from the gods of myth), and defeats the super-strong J2 (son of the Juggernaut). The other A-Next members combine their powers and were finally able to subdue Argo. It is soon learned Argo is trying to take advantage of the 'fight then team up' clich common among superheroes that the Marvel Comics superheros themselves understand and acknowledge. J-2 in particular is shocked that the fight was some sort of greeting. Argo informs A-Next that he is the son of former Avenger Hercules. Argo is trying to find his missing father, and needs help. Using their S.H.I.E.L.D contacts, the team is able to locate Hercules, who is suffering from mental trauma from witnessing an event which nearly destroyed the Avengers.

Key facts

Argo is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "And Now, Argo The Almighty!". The character is published by Marvel. With 14 recorded issue appearances, Argo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.