# Minotaur (comics)

Minotaur is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

## Publication history

The Miklos Vryolak incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in Iron Man #24 (April 1970), and was created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist Johnny Craig.
The mythological Minotaur first appeared in Hercules: Heart of Chaos #2 (July 1997), and was adapted by writer Peter B. Gillis and artist Sal Buscema.
The Decimus Furius incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in Uncanny X-Force #1 (October 2010), and was created by writer Rick Remender and artist Jerome Opeña.
The Dario Agger incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in Thor: God of Thunder #19 (February 2014), and was created by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribić.

## Fictional character biography
### Mythological Minotaur

The first Minotaur is based on the Greek mythology monster of the same name and has largely the same origins as him. After being killed by Theseus, the Minotaur is resurrected in the modern day by Matsu'o Tsurayaba and the Hand. However, he is defeated by Wolverine and petrified before being awakened by Deadpool.

### Species

When Ares allies with Enchantress and steals the Ebony Blade from Black Knight, they rallie the Minotaurs, Centaurs, and Satyrs to attack Mount Olympus before being defeated by Hercules and the Avengers.

### Myklos Vryolak

Miklos Vryolak is a Greek man who suffered from an unknown, uncurable disease. His father heals him using a chemical he discovered in the ruins of the labyrinth, which inadvertently transforms him into a Minotaur. Dr. Vryolak then manipulates Miklos into committing crimes to supply him with materials necessary to create an army of Minotaurs, convincing him that he is producing a cure to his transformation. When Iron Man arrives and battles the Vryolaks at their grotto, Miklos learns of his father's true intentions and sacrifices himself so Iron Man can escape, leaving himself and Dr. Vryolak to be buried in rubble.

### Decimus Furius

Decimus Furius is an ancient Roman who became homeless after his parents both committed suicide. During this time, his mutant powers activate, transforming him into a Minotaur. Subsequently, he is imprisoned, transferred to fight in the Colosseum for his freedom, and becomes worshiped as a god.
Apocalypse later recruits Minotaur to become War, one of his Horsemen. However, he falls in love with Psylocke, who cleanses his mind.

### Dario Agger

Dario Agger is the CEO of Roxxon Energy Corporation who gained his abilities as a child after unknowingly making a pact with a dark god when his family were attacked by gunmen. After S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Rosalind Solomon exposes Agger's crimes, Thor comes into conflict with him and vows to stop his destruction of the environment.
In Original Sin, Agger obtains Laufey's skull and a fight ensues between him, Malekith, the Frost Giants, and Thor. Eventually, Agger and Malekith make a deal to allow Roxxon to mine whatever worlds Malekith conquers. The two then kill one hundred Light Elves and use their blood to resurrect Laufey.
In All-New, All-Different Marvel, Minotaur appears as a member of the Dark Council alongside Malekith, Ulik, Laufey, and the Fire Demons.
In The Immortal Hulk, Minotaur allies with Xemnu, who later attacks and deforms him after he objects to his plan to transform others into Xemnu hybrids.
In The Immortal Thor, Agger restores his body using a machine created by Roxxon scientist Dr. Lamarr, but retains a skull-like head in his Minotaur form. He allies with Enchantress and Executioner, who later betray and kill him. However, Lamarr resurrects Agger with a combination of blood sacrifice and a special machine. Dr. Lamarr resurrects Agger with a combination of blood sacrifice and a special machine. Agger hires Grey Gargoyle, King Cobra, Mister Hyde, and Radioactive Man to attack Thor while having Mr. Lowry fabricate the information about "Dario Agger Jr." in his plans to retake Roxxon.

## Powers and abilities

Each incarnation of the Minotaur possesses superhuman physical abilities of varying origin.
The Decimus Furius incarnation possesses an additional healing factor.
The Dario Agger incarnation can willingly change between his human and Minotaur forms.

## In other media

* Mythological Minotaurs appear in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "The Tale of Hercules" as servants of Pluto.
* A mythological Minotaur appears in Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell.