Ben Bolt #9/1980
"Enkelt och smärtfritt" delivers a gritty, atmospheric tale in Ben Bolt #9 (1980), where the Black Hawk, a former gladiator now a Roman centurion, is dispatched to Britannien to confront a fanatical druid cult. Written by Gerry Finley-Day and illustrated by Alfonso Azpiri, the story begins with a chilling encounter—on his first night, Black Hawk witnesses a cultist sacrifice themselves to a demonic entity, setting a dark tone for the conflict to come. The cover by Alfonso Azpiri captures the issue’s ominous mood.
In "Enkelt och smärtfritt," Ben Bolt is approached by Professor Peddle, who's developed a substance that renders boxers immune to pain. Now, the professor wants to test it on a fighter—possibly Ben himself—in a high-stakes challenge against the world champion.
In the shadow of Rome’s empire, Svarta Höken—once a gladiator, now a centurion—travels to Britannien to crush a defiant druid cult. On his first night, he’s ambushed by fanatics, witnessing a chilling ritual where a follower sacrifices themselves to a demon-like presence.
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