SY621

2016

Marvel

Hyperion is the name of several characters appearing in Marvel Comics, most often as powerful, Superman-esque figures. The most prominent Hyperion is a member of the Squadron Supreme, originally conceived as a pastiche of DC's Justice League.

This Hyperion, whose real name is often Zhib-Ran, is typically the last survivor of his race, destroyed in a cataclysm. He's rocketed to Earth as an infant and raised by human parents, developing incredible superhuman strength, speed, flight, heat vision, and invulnerability due to his unique physiology and exposure to solar radiation.

Often depicted as noble and heroic, Hyperion grapples with his immense power and responsibility. He strives to use his abilities for the benefit of humanity, but his methods and ideals sometimes clash with other heroes. In some iterations, especially within the Squadron Supreme, he is driven to more authoritarian measures to create a utopian society, blurring the lines between hero and tyrant.

Hyperion has been portrayed in various storylines as both a hero and a villain, reflecting the complex nature of wielding extraordinary power and the potential for even the most well-intentioned individuals to stray from the path of righteousness.