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In the busy city of Thor, God of Thunder has become a familiar and respected personage.

But when another God appears...

Shades of Mount Olympus. Do my eyes deceive me?

He needs an exposure.

Stopping traffic.

It's all right, officer. I'll take the responsibility.

This is a movie stylist's new acting discovery.

Another Hollywood publicity study? I should have guessed.

You're just what we've been looking for.

I represent stylist productions on the coast, and we'll make you famous.

You'll make me famous.

Think of it, fella. Your own swimming pool, fan clubs, TV residuals, beautiful stylists.

I accept. The world must not be deprived of my great talent.

Olympus, he may be a god, but on Earth he is a fool.

Greetings, God of Thunder. Did you hear? These mortals appreciate.

The great charm and talent of Hercules.

Be not the dough, Hercules. Pretend where you belong.

Does the noble God of Thunder stoop to jealousy?

For those words of insult, I challenge you.

Look today, son of a sudden. Today I high myself to Hollywood and a new career.

In anger and frustration, Thor seeks a place where a god can think,

brooding over the insults of Hercules.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood, preparations are being made at Stardust Studios.

Good morning. >> Come in. I've been waiting for you.

Of course. Do men not wait for me always?

What of my costume? Does it suit the role you wish me to play?

Indeed. Are you certain you have rehearsed your part to perfection?

Oh, do not fear. I shall not fail. Hercules cannot help but lose his heart to me.

Stand by for further orders. Now go.

Now our attention turns back to a specially built movie set.

Here we find the powerful Hercules touring the studio.

To think that I, the hero of heroes, shall spend my time in play acting.

Here comes your leading lady. I am the discord of that ghetto.

Thou dost look like a true queen of the Amazons.

You're not exactly hard to take either. >> Okay, Herc. There'll be plenty of time for sweet talk later.

I begin to weary of thy prattle. What is this that doth approach me?

This is your screen test, Hercules. Defend yourself.

We have seen enough. The test is over. Your foe is a mechanical device to test your abilities.

The role is yours. I shall make you the greatest star of all time.

Now come. I have prepared a lavish Olympian feast for you.

Ah, such zest, such spirit, such vigor.

Oh, before we forget, if you will just sign this contract. It's a mere polarity, of course.

But what nonsense is this? The texts that say Hercules must rule the netherworld for all eternity.

Oh, didn't I tell you? It's merely the theme of our picture.

According to the plot, you've conquered the netherworld by defeating Pluto, and I remain at your side all the time.

Hmm, that doth please me greatly. Enough talk, then. You win the thumbprint of Hercules, the Pact is sealed.

I've won! After all these ages, you signed it willingly.

An Olympian contract which never can be cancelled. I'm free at last. I'm free!

Thy voice, thy demeanor, they have changed.

Here, let me remove these worthless glasses.

This Pluto, Lord of the netherworld.

And what of me, man of Olympus?

Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazon.

Hippolyta, the one you spurned those centuries ago, the one who swore she'd have her revenge.

You are undone, Hercules, doomed to rule the accursed netherworld forever!

Nay, now I've left the son of Zeus.

You have no choice, Hercules. You signed the Olympian contract.

And now, let the floor beneath us part!

Hercules, defeated by trickery and deceit, must descend the stairway to his eternal fate.

Your fate is sealed. >> Hercules does not yield. The heavens themselves shall crumble, and I be defeated by trickery.

To the bottomless depths with him. >> Never! Hercules battles till the end.

Release the Titan warriors!

Back, thou brainless louse! The kingdom of Ivo de Lo is for such as thee.

Meanwhile, seated on a lonely promontory, Thor has reached a decision.

My honor demands that I return and challenge Hercules.

But when he arrives, the studio is a shambles. There is more to this than first meets the eye.

Best you denizens of the netherworld, attacking the lone Hercules.

Those who attack in cowardly number shall also face the fury of the thundering hammer of Thor.

No longer need Hercules battle alone.

There will then be charades at speed, for there is a greater score to be settled between ourselves. See it as thou said.

Our warriors fall back. When you arrive, Thor, the thunder is a force I had not expected.

But the final victory must be mine. Therefore, we shall take our case to the one being who can force the prince of power to obey.

The creatures of the netherworld are gone. We stand alone.

There can be only one place the evil one has gone to. He has taken my contract to Lord Zeus, my father.

Then this is no time for us to wage final battle. Thou hast a far more terrible fate to face.

Olympus, where reigns the spirit of Zeus in all his majesty.

Suddenly, the grim figure of Pluto, prince of darkness, takes shape.

Let all attend my words. No longer need Pluto remain in the Stygian depths.

Silence, thou prince of deceit! Hast thou forgotten thy sentence?

'Tis you who have forgotten, my lord. There was one condition in the contract.

If I could find any mortal who would consent to replace me in the netherworld, I would then be freed.

At last I have found such a one.

What is the name of thy hapless victim?

'Tis none other than thine own son, Hercules.

The prince of power!

Meanwhile, the lonely figure of Hercules scales the massive peak of Mount Olympus.

I must reach the throne of Zeus. Only he can help me. Ah, the summit at last.

A short time later, having reached Olympus, Hercules enters the gleaming palace.

Then, suddenly, advance no further tragic offspring.

There is no sanctuary for him who signed Pluto's contract.

The voice of my father, then he already knows.

More precious to thy father than life itself is.

Order! Hear me, my father. A chance is all I crave. The chance to fight for my freedom.

If freedom bewish, find ye one who will fight in thy stead.

My only chance. I must find a champion who will do battle in my behalf.

Though thou be favored above all in mine eyes, I do banish thee to the netherworld!

Back on earth, the mighty Thor ponders the fate of Hercules.

It is not fit that one so valiant be doomed with none to be his champion.

Faster than the speed of light, the immortal Avenger whirls into space and soon arrives at Olympus, where his destiny awaits him.

Seize him! Fear not his strength.

Let me then be taken. The time of valorous past, the age of the warrior is dead.

Let Hercules then perish with them.

So long as I, Pluto, hold this contract, Hercules must rule the netherworld.

I say thee nay, emperor of evil. The god of thunder shall battle to save Hercules.

Thor! Thou art from Asgard. What causes thee to risk thy life for an Olympian?

He was not beaten in fair combat.

If thou shouldst find defeat at the hands of my warriors, then Thor must take the place of Hercules as ruler of the dreaded netherworld for all eternity.

Will Thor be able to triumph over all the power of the netherworld and rescue Hercules?

Let thy warriors gather. The god of thunder shall save Hercules.

The dire start. Now away with thee. Thou shalt enter the blazing portals to return nevermore.

Enter I shall, and return I shall.

Remember son of Odin, whatever fate befalls thee, thou hast brought it upon thine old head.

Slowly the unseen elements alter their endless pattern, the mists clear.

And Thor beholds the eternal netherworld, most dreaded realm of all.

'Tis here I shall gain for Hercules his freedom, or lose mine own till the end of time.

Stand fast, interloper. I thee Cerberus, guardian of the depths.

Brave in Cerberus. And I am Thor, mightiest of all.

Those who dwell below must cringe in fear before me.

The god of thunder defers to none.

Then the god of thunder dies.

As this crown doth sit upon thy head, this world becomes thy domain, and prison as well.

Not this by the towering spires of eternal Olympus. Not this.

Place it upon him. The contract he signed forbids that he resist.

Stand away, seals of evil. The son of Zeus is not yet done.

The god of thunder, and one there is willing to risk all for Hercules.

Once I called the enemy, now upon true a friend mine eyes never feasted.

This then is the test supreme. By the bristling beard of Odin, I shall not fail.

Have mercy then. To arms, one and all. The god of thunder strikes.

The lever he grips. What dread danger doth that foretend?

The floor beneath Thor's feet suddenly drops away, swiftly his lord, and rendered helpless.

Those tabules is going to slay anything that lives. >> Farewell, immortal of Asgard.

Farewell for the final time.

Feed him. The victory is ours. >> But before another move can be made.

Am I free him with one single blow?

In the name of imperial Asgard, by the grace of omnipotent Odin, now strikes Thor.

Arms alone cannot stop the golden haired immortal. Let the crusher appear.

Nothing can break the crusher's grace. >> Begone, thou grotesque caricature of a warrior.

Archers, fire at will. >> Tells. Still they dare to test my battle.

Surrounded by an army of flamethrowers. Thor seems defenseless.

Do thy worst, creatures of the dark. My swirling hammer shall distill and fire a blast.

Enough. Let the combat cease.

Within a matter of minutes you have torn down what has taken me eons to create.

I can witness no further destruction, although my subjects would fight to the end if I wish it.

Thy place is here, Pluto. Thou wouldst not have found contentment in the world above.

You are right, thunder god. I know that now.

I shall free thee from thy fate, Olympian. >> Then mighty Thor has triumphed.

Ay, your deal is ended. Behold, with my own hands I tear the Olympian contract.

Pluto shall remain lord of the netherworld. >> I am free, free. Hercules is prince of power once more.

But what of Pluto, he who has deceived me? >> Only the weakling seeks to prove his strength at every turn.

Thy words have wisdom, Thor, even as thy limbs have power.

Henceforth I call thee friend. >> And I thee, what riotous battles we shall share together side by side.

My hammer swings only for justice, never for the thrill of battle alone.

Cross the rainbow bridge of Asgard, where the booming heavens roar.

You'll behold in friendless wonder, the god of wonder, mighty Thor.