Maciste

In comic books

In the 1970s, Machiste was introduced to another American audience by being made a recurring character (under that spelling) in DC Comics' Warlord sword and sorcery comic.

Related Topics:
1970s - DC Comics - Warlord - Sword and sorcery

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What makes Maciste interesting and useful as a character is that in the movies he has no continuity from one film to the next. He is variously the son of Hercules, and the son of Samson. His tales are a series of random adventures that do not relate, one to another. Mythology became a mish-mash in his films, even more than on '. Free from back-story, Maciste is a perfect drop-in hero for whatever story you choose to tell.

Related Topics:
Continuity - Back-story

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