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The Wrath of the Goddess Queen Sword to Destroy Hercules
The Boar
Storyline
King Eurystheus sets Hercules on his next task to capture the Boar of Erymanthus.
Characters
- Hercules
Credits
- Script: Joe Gill
- Pencils: Sam Glanzman
- Inks: Sam Glanzman
- Letters: Ray Burzon (uncertain)
Featuring Hercules
Characters
- Hercules
Credits
- Script: Sal Gentile (uncertain)
- Pencils: Sam Glanzman
- Inks: Sam Glanzman
Story Notes
Letters from Gene Reed and Louis A. Morra. One letter asks for original artwork. The response indicates either it's policy not to release the originals or there's a legal liability for doing it. The editors seem confused on that point. One letter writer makes note that Dick Giordano is gone on to DC. Note courtesy Dean Webb.
The Legend of Hercules
Storyline
Relates the classic origin of Hercules, telling the story of how he killed serpents in his crib and how he was trained by the centaurs in warcraft. Also it says that Hercules was on the voyage with Jason and his Argonauts for the Golden Fleece. The six-page feature concludes with a summary of the previous seven tasks Hercules had performed (Lion of Nemea, Gerion the Giant, Cerberus the Hound of Hades, Apples of Hesperides alongside Atlas, Amazons, Stymphalian Birds, and the Bull of Minos).
Characters
- Hercules
Credits
- Script: Joe Gill
- Pencils: Sam Glanzman
- Inks: Sam Glanzman
- Letters: Sam Glanzman
Chapter Eight: Escape
Featuring Thane of Bagarth
Storyline
The alchemist Mordwain applies a drug to Hrothelac to make him strong, which promptly knocks him out. The scene cuts to Beowulf's man Eadstan who leads the Geats agains the Swedes in battle. The battle is brutal and at last Eadstan is struck down, but is found by a Swedish servant girl. Back in England in the dungeon Hrothelac is awake and full of furious energy as he attacks the door to his jail. The guards enter and Hrothelac attacks them escaping. Hrothelac heads to the shore where another Viking ship approaches. But he collapses and is found by a band of Celtic villagers.
Characters
- Thane of Bagarth
Credits
- Script: Steve Skeates
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Letters: Jim Aparo