HERCULES IN THE COMICS: 1940-1960 collects the adventures of Hercules published by threedifferent companies. Quality Comics debuted their version of Hercules in HIT COMICS #1 publishedJuly of 1940. When Joe Hercules' mother dies from a heart attack, Joe goes after the dishonestbanker who caused it. Joe's enthusiasm results in his being sent to jail, where his cellmateconvinces him become a costumed crime fighter. Joe Hercules would appear in the first twenty-oneissues of HIT COMICS. The Quality Hercules artists include Lou Fine, Reed Crandall, John Celardoand Dan Zolnerowich. Two of the stories from HIT COMICS are taken from fiche so the images areblurrier than preferred.A second variation of Hercules appeared in issues #4-8 of MLJ's BLUE RIBBON COMICS from 1940.Hercules was sent back to Earth by Zeus to fight crime and protect innocents. These sagas werewritten by Joe Blair with artwork by Elmer Wexler and Mort Meskin.Dell Comics' series FOUR COLOR adapted two Hercules movies starring Steve Reeves into comics.Both issues were written by the prolific Paul S. Newman. FOUR COLOR #1006 was drawn by JohnBuscema and #1121 was penciled by Reed Crandall.THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN BOTH HARD COVER AND TRADE PAPERBACK FORMATS AS WELL ASIN FULL COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE