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.
In this classic 1967 tale from *Hercules* #1, the mighty demigod Hercules, grieving his mother Alcmene’s death, answers the call of his father Zeus and accepts a trial of nine labors to prove himself worthy of immortality. With unmatched strength and determination, he begins his journey by confronting the fearsome Nemean lion, a beast whose hide cannot be pierced by blade or arrow.
In the shadow of Beowulf’s victory over Grendel, tensions simmer between the thanes of Bagarth and Rothor. When a peasant is slain by a Rothor guard, retaliation sparks a feud that draws in Hrothelac, Thane of Bagarth, and his younger brother Eowanda—both harboring secrets of their own. As King Beowulf demands proof of guilt, loyalty is tested and old grudges stir beneath the weight of duty.
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Reprinted in Hercules #8 (1968), Charlton Classics #1 (1980), Thane of Bagarth #24 (1985), Swords of Valor #1 (1990), Hercules #1 (2002), Hercules: Adventures of the Man-God Archive #[nn] (2018)
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