Dial H for Hero #0

Dial H for Hero #0

Dial H #0 (2012) serves as a mythic prelude within the New 52 continuity, offering a unique origin-style tale that expands the conceptual depth of the H-Dial. Rather than focusing on the main protagonist Nelson Jent, this issue shifts to ancient Babylon and introduces Laodice, a young woman who uses a sundial-like device to summon heroic power and confront the monstrous Mušḫuššu. The story, titled "Sundial H for Hero", implies that the H-Dial—or its precursors—has existed in various forms across time and cultures. This issue reframes the device not just as a quirky superhero gimmick, but as a mystical, possibly cosmic artifact with deep historical roots. It adds a layer of mythological resonance to the series and hints at a broader legacy of heroism tied to the dial itself.