Hercules #1
Hercules #1 (1967) kicks off with the mythic hero thrust into a clash of loyalty and deception, set between the legendary battles of Beowulf. Written by Steve Skeates and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Jim Aparo—pencils, inks, and lettering all by the same hand—this issue introduces a gripping tale of honor and hidden ambition. The cover, by SJG, captures the intensity of the moment, promising a story where even the most trusted allies may not be who they seem.
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The story takes place between both halves of the epic Anglo-Saxon saga Beowulf. After the battle with Grendel, Beowulf gave vast tracts of land to his thanes. After the passing of Wigmenric, his eldest son Hrothelac became Thane of Bagarth. When peasants are killed by a guardsman of neighboring Rothor, there is retaliation from a Bagarth guardsman. King Beowulf seeks the truth and demands proof from Hrothelac that Garmscio, Thane of Rothor, was the perpetrator. Hrothelac seeks out his younger brother Eowanda for help; unaware that like Garmscio, he plots to usurp the current Thane of Bagarth.
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