Four Color #684
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Helen of Troy," Trojan Prince Paris arrives in Sparta with peace in mind, only to uncover a hidden war plan against his homeland. When he flees with Queen Helen—reluctant wife of King Menelaus—the Spartans launch a full-scale siege on Troy, culminating in the infamous ruse of the wooden horse. Written by Paul S. Newman and illustrated with dynamic precision by John Buscema, this 1956 Four Color adventure captures the myth’s pivotal moment with timeless storytelling. The cover by John Duffy perfectly frames the tale’s dramatic tension.
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Trojan Prince Paris comes to Sparta on a mission of good will, but finds that Sparta is planning on waging war against Troy. He escapes to Troy, bringing with him Queen Helen, the unwilling wife of Spartan King Menelaus. The Spartans and their allies sail for Troy, where they lay siege to the city. The Spartans appear to retreat, leaving a large wooden horse. The Trojans bring the horse into the city, but that night Spartans emerge from the horse and plunge the city into chaos. Paris and Helen escape in the confusion.
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