JX1024-05

2016

Marvel

Hyperion is the name shared by multiple characters within Marvel Comics, most commonly referring to versions originating from alternate realities. Often presented as a pastiche of Superman, Hyperion possesses immense superhuman strength, speed, flight, and heat vision, among other abilities.

One prominent iteration, Mark Milton from Earth-712 (home of the Squadron Supreme), arrived on Earth as an infant after his planet was destroyed. Raised by the government, he eventually adopted the identity of Hyperion, a founding member of the Squadron Supreme, a team striving to create a utopian society.

Another notable Hyperion, from Earth-13034, was part of the Great Society. He escaped his dying reality and became stranded on Earth-616. This version, initially antagonistic, later joined the Avengers and became a protector of Earth, grappling with his god-like power and the burden of responsibility.

Across different universes, Hyperion is typically depicted as a powerful being struggling with moral complexities and the consequences of wielding such immense power. His stories often explore themes of leadership, responsibility, and the potential pitfalls of utopian ideals.