Issue Contents:
The Netherworld!
Storyline
Hercules ventures into the Underworld to bring Queen Alcestis back from the dead. Upon completion Hercules declares it to be the third of his ordained tasks.
Characters
- Hercules
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil (uncertain)
- Pencils: Sam Glanzman
- Inks: Sam Glanzman
- Letters: Sam Glanzman
Hercules
Featuring Hercules
Storyline
three letters, another one from Klaus Janson. The letters seem to recognize the similarity between Glanzman and Joe Kubert, and all are complimentary. One letter writer asks if Charlton might adapt Conan, but the answer is that it's too expensive. I'd have loved to see that adaptation personally.
Credits
- Script: Dick Giordano
- Pencils: Sam Glanzman
- Inks: Sam Glanzman
Story Notes
Letters from Klaus Jason, Sheldon Wiebe, Irving Heimer.
The Story of Momotaro
Storyline
appears to be the retelling of a Japanese myth about Momotaro who is born out of a peach pit and goes to battle evil spirits on Devil's Island aided by three helpers-- a monkey, a dog, and a pheasant. Momotaro also has magic dumplings.
Chapter Three: Banishment
Featuring Thane of Bagarth
Storyline
Hrothelac has been betrayed by his brother Eowanda and the Thane of Rothfor who deliver forged documents to King Beowulf indicating that Hrothelac has conspired with the hated Swedes. Beowulf demands the traitor be brought before him and sends men to accomplish that. Hrothelac finds wax on his signet ring and accuses Daeghred of having betrayed him. He leaves only to be captured by Beowulf's men and brought to the King. The King banishes Hrothelac who assumes Daeghred is the culprit. Beowulf plans to give the title of Bagarth to the Thane of Rothfor frustrating Eowanda's plans.
Characters
- Thane of Bagarth
Credits
- Script: Steve Skeates
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Letters: Jim Aparo
Storyline
another entertaining House Ad in which they ask for money.