Hercules #4
In "Land of Menace," Hercules #4 (1968) delivers a gripping tale of captivity and prophecy, as the warrior Hrothelac is chained aboard a Viking galley under the command of the ambitious Figlaf, who dreams of uncharted lands beyond the sea. Meanwhile, King Beowulf grapples with a cryptic vision from a soothsayer, foretelling that Eowanda, the new Thane of Bagarth, will rise to lead his forces — a revelation that stirs unease in the king’s heart. With storm clouds gathering and fate tightening its grip, the stage is set for a clash of destiny and power. Written by Steve Skeates and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Aparo, the issue’s cover by Sam Glanzman captures the epic tension in bold, striking detail.
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The story starts with Hrothelac captured by Vikings and chained aboard a Viking galley as a slave. The leader of the Vikings is Figlaf and he imagines where they are headed, a new world beyond the great ocean and he wishes to explore it for his king. Meanwhile King Beowulf seeks out a soothsayer who reveals to him in magic mists that Eowanda the new Thane of Bagarth will lead Beowulf's forces in battle and get great fame. Beowulf is at once confused and threatened by this prediction. He rides back to his castles as Hrothelac suffers under the lash. A storm is building as the chapter closes.
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