Hercule #6
In "Jeu de guerre," Charlie Linton finds himself transformed by an unexplained connection to sunlight—gaining weight not from food, but from absorbing solar energy. With his strange new power, he helps launch the first small manned rocket into space, pushing the boundaries of human flight. Written by Joe Samachson and illustrated by Jerry Grandenetti, with inks by Joe Giella, this 1978 issue features a striking cover by Walter Simonson and Al Milgrom.
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Charlie Linton doesn't eat but gains weight because his body is absorbing sunshine. He uses his new ability to power the first small manned rocket into space.
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