Legend 01 (2005 DC/Wildstorm)

Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Russ Heath Written by fan-favorite Howard Chaykin (Challengers of the Unknown, American Flagg), illustrated by comics legend Russ Heath (SGT. ROCK, “The Haunted Tank” ), and inspired by Philip Wylie’s novel Gladiator, LEGEND is a 4-issue miniseries telling the story of Hugo Danner, a man blessed with super-human strength and invulnerability, but cursed with all-too-human failings. This miniseries details the physical, emotional and social ramifications of Hugo’s abilities as he grows to manhood, desperately searching for acceptance ? and for the role he’s meant to play in the world.