History
Antiochus Epiphanes was a Greek leader,[1] a king from Syria and, as Antiochus IV, ruled over Judea as a tyrant.
He oppressed the Jews, including the Maccabees led by Judah the Maccabee, who eventually resisted and,[2] though the Jews were outnumbered and did not stand a chance,[3] regaining their independence,[1] ousting his hordes from Judea and reconsecrating the temple which had been filled with idols.[2]Notes
- In an attempt to tell the story of Chanukah to a dissipated Aleph class, Doc Samson had to describe Antiochus IV as an Ultron-like evil robot, the fourth of his kind (hence the name).[2]
- He possibly had hordes of demons from the pits of Hell, presented as "ugly creatures, called from the pits of Heck",[2] but that could only a lie to have him look like Shredder on TV.
- Samson's story also mentions Antiochus attacking Santa Claus, but is unknown if it is true or not.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Marvel Holiday Special #2006 ; Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Santa Claus
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Marvel Holiday Special #1992 ; Revisionist History
- ↑ Merry X-Men Holiday Special #1 ; The Impossible Enemy