Hercules #3
In "The Netherworld!", Hrothelac is framed for treason by his brother Eowanda and the Thane of Rothfor, who plant forged documents accusing him of colluding with the Swedes. With King Beowulf demanding justice, Hrothelac flees after discovering wax on his signet ring—hinting at betrayal from within—and is captured, only to be banished. As the King prepares to bestow the title of Bagarth on the Thane of Rothfor, Hrothelac’s fate hangs in the balance. Written by Steve Skeates and illustrated with dynamic precision by Jim Aparo, this 1968 Charlton classic features a cover by Sam Glanzman that captures the mythic tension of the tale.
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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.
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