Eagle #43
In "The Problem With Corbin Part 1," a young Spartan boy named Heros is adopted by Roman commander Arcus after the fall of Sparta. Years later, following Arcus’s death, the adult Heros is given a dangerous mission by Caesar: lead his legion to conquer the feared Island of Darkness. Written by Tom Tully and illustrated in bold detail by Frank Bellamy, this gripping tale of duty and destiny unfolds in a 6d comic from 1962, with a striking cover by Roy Cross.
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After Sparta falls to the Romans, Arcus, commander of a Roman legion, adopts a young Spartan boy and names him Heros. When Arcus dies, the adult Heros is placed in charge of his legion by Caesar on the agreement that he conquers the notorious Island of Darkness.
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