First Appearance: Naked Man Comics #1
Abilities: God-Like cosmic powers
The Horseless Horse is a cosmic character featured in Naked Man Comics. The Horseless Horse is an all-powerful character only visible to those who deeply believe in it (like Totally Naked Man.)
Creation and concept #
The Horseless Horse was created by Andrew King, Illya King’s brother.
Publication History #
Comics and Comic Books #
In the second half of Naked Man Comics #01, Totally Naked Man walks by an electronics store to hear about dinosaurs appearing in the southwestern part of the United States. Totally Naked Man, as his civilian identity Alzheimer Fresco, to request some vacation. Once approved, Al Fresco calls Extremely Conservative Woman to help. Extremely Conservative Woman is annoyed with Totally Naked Man because he attached an empty horse trailer to their travel car. Totally Naked Man explains that the trailer is not empty but is holding The Horseless Horse. Extremely Conservative Woman is unimpressed. The team enters an old west saloon. They are interrupted by a loud meow from a dinosaur. The old west patrons leave the saloon to capture the giant beast. A man with no name arrives on horseback to team with Totally Naked Man and his friends. Meanwhile, the Greek God Cronus reveals that he’s responsible for the time distortions. The team of Totally Naked Man ride on horseback to confront the Greek God. Cronus is impervious to their attacks until a mysterious force trips the god and forces him back through is time portal. With Cronus dispatched, the mysterious cowboy disappears along with everything else.
In the Drama of The Gods webcomic, the custody of Cronus is debated between Olympus and Tartarus. Through the confusion, The Norse Gods frees Cronus. Odin is unhappy on how the Greek Pantheon is represented in the media. Meanwhile, Zetaman and Extremely Conservative Woman talk to Totally Naked Man about his gimmick. They are interrupted by delegates from Olympus, Momus, Aura, and Delphin. They need help locating The Horseless Horse, the only power to stop Cronus. Totally Naked Man reveals his secret to contact, in the Blue Mountains The Horseless Horse. Once Totally Naked Man verifies that the cosmic being is with the heroes, they find Cronus. Cronus plans to turn Olympus into a tourist trap, thereby diluting the majesty and prestige of the location. The Norse Gods hear the plan and are frustrated with Cronus for wasting their time. A battle ensues. Cronus’ Rose City headquarters in enveloped in a ball of energy. Totally Naked Man attributes this to The Horseless Horse, which Extremely Conservative Woman disagrees with. The Norse Gods and Cronus are sent to Tartarus. Hades, frustrated with the situation, locks them all up.
Character Overview #
The Horseless Horse is a cosmic being of unlimited power. Spiritualist in the Blue Mountains have perfected a meditation that allows people to request help from The Horseless Horse. It is a mythical presence that watches over all.
Only those who believe in The Horseless Horse are able to know his presence. Those that do not will always doubt The Horseless Horse.
Powers, abilities, and weaknesses #
The Horseless Horse’s complete list of powers are unknown.
Supporting characters #
Totally Naked Man is the only hero who fully believes in The Horseless Horse. Other people are either angered by the concept or ambivalent.
