Classics Illustrated #147 [HRN 153]

A gripping adaptation of Lew Wallace’s classic novel, Ben-Hur unfolds in this 1959 issue of Classics Illustrated, capturing the tale of Judah Ben-Hur’s wrongful conviction and brutal enslavement on a Roman galley. Written by Lew Wallace and Betty Jacobson, with dynamic art by Joe Orlando and inks by the same, the story follows Ben-Hur’s journey from captivity to redemption, his fateful reunion with Messala, and a pivotal encounter with Jesus of Nazareth. The cover, a striking piece by Gerald McCann, perfectly captures the drama of the tale.