Hercules #8

In this classic six-page tale from *Hercules* #8 (1968), the legendary hero’s early feats come to life—beginning with his mighty slaying of serpents in infancy and his fierce training among the centaurs. The story follows Hercules as he joins Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, weaving together myth and might. As the tale closes, it briefly recaps the seven legendary labors he’s already completed, setting the stage for the next chapter of his epic journey.

In "Chapter Eight: Escape," Hrothelac, imprisoned and drugged by the scheming alchemist Mordwain, awakens with a fury that drives him to break free from his cell and flee. As he staggers toward the shore, pursued by guards and exhaustion, he collapses—only to be discovered by a band of Celtic villagers. Meanwhile, the battle rages on, where Eadstan, Beowulf’s loyal man, falls in combat but is rescued by a Swedish servant girl. The story unfolds with relentless momentum, threading the desperate struggle of one man’s flight through the wilds of England and the shifting tides of war.