Fantomet #20/1985

In "Stridsvognenes larm," young shepherd Marcus is wrongfully accused of attacking a Roman Praetor by the deceitful soldier Cinna, condemned to a life of slavery on a galley. Forced to endure brutal labor, Marcus grows into a towering figure, earning his crew's respect by defeating a wild lion with nothing but his chain. Sold into gladiatorial combat, he overcomes rigged fights and deadly sabotage, triumphing in the chariot race with only a shield. As he is crowned the Golden Gladiator, Cinna's hatred burns ever fiercer—plotting a final, deadly retribution.