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My Favourite Reference In The New League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Comic
Such as Janni's bodyguard, Hugo. He seems to represent a number of characters, firstly the Irish mythological figure of Cú Chulainn, who defended Ulster against invading armies single handedly, famed for his battle frenzies, and who would one day inspire the 2000AD character Slaine. But he is also  Hugo Hercules, dubbed by many as the first comic book superhero[...]