Hercules #3
In "The Netherworld!", Hrothelac is framed for treason by his brother Eowanda and the Thane of Rothfor, who plant forged documents accusing him of colluding with the Swedes. With King Beowulf demanding justice, Hrothelac flees after discovering wax on his signet ring—hinting at betrayal from within—and is captured, only to be banished. As the King prepares to bestow the title of Bagarth on the Thane of Rothfor, Hrothelac’s fate hangs in the balance. Written by Steve Skeates and illustrated with dynamic precision by Jim Aparo, this 1968 Charlton classic features a cover by Sam Glanzman that captures the mythic tension of the tale.
In "The Netherworld!", Hercules journeys into the Underworld to retrieve Queen Alcestis, facing the realm’s dangers with unwavering resolve. As he confronts the shadows of the afterlife, this perilous quest becomes the third of his ordained trials—its outcome still uncertain.
In "Chapter Three: Banishment" from Hercules #3 (1968), Hrothelac is torn between loyalty and betrayal when forged documents implicate him in a plot with the Swedes. Accused by King Beowulf and abandoned by those he trusted, he flees only to be captured and exiled—blaming Daeghred for his downfall. As Beowulf prepares to reward the Thane of Rothfor, Hrothelac’s fate hangs in the balance, and the true mastermind behind the conspiracy remains hidden.
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Reprinted in Hercules #8 (1968), Charlton Classics #3 (1980), Thane of Bagarth #25 (1985), Swords of Valor #3 (1990), Hercules: Adventures of the Man-God Archive #[nn] (2018)
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