Who Is Argus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Argus is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 23 comic issue appearances. Argus is a giant with a hundred eyes and servant to Hera. He guarded a sacred heifer, who was actually Io in disguise.

Who is Argus?

There are several characters in Greek legend using the name Argus/Argos. The following are the most notable. Argus Panoptes (Argus the All-Seeing) Argus is a giant with a hundred eyes and servant to Hera. His task was to guard a sacred heifer, but this heifer was actually a disguise of Io, a nymph whom Zeus favored. Zeus had plans to mate with Io in order to bring about a new lineage to thwart the Gods. Argus often slept with several eyes open but he failed to prevent Hermes from the spells which he cast, a task Zeus ordered. Hermes was able to slew Argus. Argus, Son of Arestor Argus is often noted for being responsible for the construction of Jason and The Argonauts' ship, Argo.

Key facts

Argus is of other origin and first appeared in "No. 10". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 23 recorded issue appearances, Argus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.