Classics Illustrated #147 [O]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA gripping adaptation of Lew Wallace’s classic novel, Ben-Hur arrives in Classics Illustrated #147, a 1958 gem that captures the tale of Judah Ben-Hur’s wrongful conviction and brutal enslavement on a Roman galley. With powerful storytelling by Lew Wallace and Betty Jacobson, and dynamic artwork by Joe Orlando—both inks and pencils—this issue brings ancient drama to life. The striking cover by Gerald McCann perfectly sets the scene for a story of betrayal, redemption, and destiny.
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Judah Ben-Hur is wrongly accused of trying to assassinate a Roman governor and is sentenced to a galley. After saving Arrius he is freed from his imprisonment and gains his revenge on Messala. Ben-Hur then meets Jesus of Nazareth and becomes one of the leaders of the early Christian church.
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