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Hades

Disney's Hades is a blue-skinned god of the underworld whose hair is a flame that flares orange when he loses his temper, and who talks like a fast-moving agent closing a deal. Ron Clements and John Musker's Hercules in 1997 rewrote Greek myth freely, and turning Hades — a stern but not especially wicked figure in the ancient sources — into a scheming villain was one of the biggest changes.

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First appearance
Hercules (1997), Walt Disney Feature Animation
Created by
Ron Clements, John Musker, Nik Ranieri
Also known as
Lord of the Dead
Universe
Hercules
Appears in
animation, film, television

Who is Hades?

Disney's Hades is a blue-skinned god of the underworld whose hair is a flame that flares orange when he loses his temper, and who talks like a fast-moving agent closing a deal. Ron Clements and John Musker's Hercules in 1997 rewrote Greek myth freely, and turning Hades — a stern but not especially wicked figure in the ancient sources — into a scheming villain was one of the biggest changes. James Woods voiced him with rapid, sarcastic delivery, and much of the character's energy comes from that performance; supervising animator Nik Ranieri shaped his constant movement. His two bumbling henchmen, Pain and Panic, give him someone to shout at. Hades has become one of the most popular Disney villains with adults, largely because he is funny.

Hades: the details

First appearance
Hercules, June 1997
Directed by
Ron Clements and John Musker
Voiced by
James Woods
Supervising animator
Nik Ranieri
His hair
Blue flame that turns orange when he is angry
A change from myth
The ancient Hades was a stern ruler, not a schemer
Henchmen
Pain and Panic

Why Hades endures

A villain made memorable by comedy, and one of the clearest examples of Disney reshaping a myth.

What Hades looks like on a shirt

Signature motif: Grey-blue god with flaming blue hair and a pointed grin

Blue flame on black is striking and prints well. Villain-group designs pair him with Maleficent, Ursula and Scar.

Blue flame on black. Suits adults and teens most; villain-group and quote designs are common.

Hades T-shirts

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Who has played Hades

PerformerProductionYearType
James WoodsHercules1997Voice

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Hades T-shirts: common questions

Who created Hades?

Hades was created by Ron Clements and John Musker and Nik Ranieri, first appearing in Hercules in 1997 (Walt Disney Feature Animation).

What does a Hades T-shirt usually look like?

Grey-blue god with flaming blue hair and a pointed grin. Blue flame on black. Suits adults and teens most; villain-group and quote designs are common.

Are Hades T-shirts made for children?

Yes — Hades appears on our kids pages, and shirts are commonly made from US toddler 2T up through youth XL.

Who has played Hades?

Hades has been voiced by James Woods (Hercules, 1997).

How much does a Hades T-shirt cost?

Hades shirts we currently track start from around $19.99 on amazon.com. Every price on this page is dated, because they move.

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