Hercules #2

Hercules #2 (2002) presents a mythic retelling of the hero’s legendary origin in "The Legend of Hercules," detailing his infancy when he strangled serpents in his crib and his early training among the centaurs in warfare. The story continues with his participation in Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece, weaving in the six previously conquered labors—defeating the Lion of Nemea, the Giant Gerion, Cerberus, the Apples of Hesperides with Atlas, the Amazons, the Stymphalian Birds, and the Bull of Minos—before the tale’s conclusion. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated entirely by Sam Glanzman, with Glanzman also handling the cover pencils and inks, this six-page feature captures the grandeur of ancient myth with a classic, hand-crafted feel.