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This news has angered some.CBR: CBR announced a new "Hercules" series from Dan Abnett and Luke Ross earlier this week. That's a character that had success as a solo character in some cult-favorite books a few years ago co-written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, but he hasn't been seen too much lately. What made the time right for him to get another solo spotlight?
Alonso: Dan Abnett pitched the idea of a new Hercules series with a fresh new take that excited us, and so we decided to go with it.
CBR: Also, a lot of fans have been curious if the character's sexuality -- it's been strongly suggested Hercules is bisexual, and in "X-Treme X-Men" an alternate Hercules was in a relationship with Wolverine -- will play a part in the series. Is there any insight you can provide at this point?
Alonso: Hercules and James Howlett's relationship in "X-Treme X-Men" took place in a unique alternate universe, similar to how Colossus was gay in the Ultimate Universe, but is straight in the 616. Same goes for Hercules here.
[Editor's note: Marvel declined a follow-up question on this subject.]