Neptune (Marvel Comics)
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Tales to Astonish #70 (Aug 1965) |
| Created by | Stan Lee and Gene Colan |
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| Alter ego | Poseidon (Neptune is his Roman name) |
| Team affiliations | Olympian Gods |
Neptune is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.
Neptune is the god of the sea in the Olympian pantheon, and the patron god of Atlantis.
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[edit] Fictional character biography
Neptune is the son of Cronus and Rhea, and was born in Olympus. Zeus and Pluto are his brothers, and Hera and Vesta are his sisters. Neptune is responsible for the evolution of Homo mermanus, and is still honored by the Atlanteans.
Two millennia ago, Neptune destroyed an Atlantean cult of worshippers of Set. He later lived among the Atlanteans for many years as their protector.[1]
In modern times, Neptune sent Namor the Sub-Mariner on a quest for his trident in order to regain the Atlantean throne.[2] Neptune then appeared to the Atlanteans, and decreed Namor the true ruler of Atlantis.[3] Neptune later advised Namor of the true destiny of Atlantis.[4] Later, Neptune healed a wounded Namor, and transformed a drowning stallion into a giant seahorse.[5]
Neptune later abducted Namor from Atlantis to Hades at the behest of Zeus.[6] However, Neptune was then forbidden to return to Earth by Zeus.[7]
[edit] Powers and abilities
Neptune possesses the typical powers of an Olympian, including superhuman strength, speed, stamina ,durability, and reflexes, and virtual immortality. Neptune can breathe underwater and possesses the ability to manipulate vast cosmic/mystical energies for numerous purposes which have yet to be revealed. He is known to be capable of inter-dimensional teleportation.
Neptune is usually armed with a 6' 5" long enchanted trident of unrevealed properties.
Neptune rides a sea-shell chariot drawn by magical seahorses and dolphins.
