Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age U.S.A. Comics #2
In "Hitler and Hirohito's Hunting Trip," a quiet moment in art class sparks a wild transformation when Lon Crag’s painting of Menalaos comes to life and grants him a wish. Written by Melville Henry and illustrated by Jack Alderman, this Golden Age gem sees the 16-year-old boy become the adult superhero Roko—armed with legendary strength, wisdom, and a fatal flaw—after uttering the name "Illium." The cover by Alex Schomburg captures the surreal tone, making this a standout in the Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age U.S.A. Comics series.
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Lon Crag sees some other kids reading Captain America Comics at school and wishes he could be that kind of hero. In art class, his teacher compliments him on his painting of Menalaos, and Lon stays after school to complete it. When he is done, the painting comes to life and offers to grant him a wish. When he says the word "Illium", 16-year-old Lon becomes an adult superhero named Roko with "the wisdom of Ulysses, the battle-prowess of Aggamenon [sic] and the invulnerability of Achilles", and with Achilles's weakness as well.
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