10 Avengers Who Should Join The MCU Next
3. Hercules
Having one mythical deity on the Avengers seemed to work out well so why not two?
Hercules is... well he's Hercules, the Greek demigod son of Zeus who punched a lion that one time. In the Marvel Universe specifically though, The Prince of Power is a close friend/rival/drinking buddy of both Thor and the Hulk and has used his incredible strength to defend Earth as an Avenger on numerous occasions.
Herc would make a fun addition to the MCU. Not only would his bombastic personality fit in well with the snarkiness of the other Avengers, but he would also work as a mirror to both Thor and the Hulk. Their character growth into more responsible heroes would be a stark contrast to Hercules' brash stubborness and hedonistic lifestyle. The Lion of Olympus' life as the superhero equivalent of an over-the-hill celebrity is also something that could make a pretty great solo film.
It would also be interesting to see the MCU incorporate some of the newer changes to the character, such as the loss of his powers and his change to hi-tech monster hunter.
And yes, because Marvel are owned by Disney, the 1997 animated Hercules movie would absolutely be his canon backstory.