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The Best Episodes of Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Motion Comic Season 1

Every episode of Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Motion Comic Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Motion Comic Season 1!

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The story of legendary hero Spartacus comes alive through a motion comic and companion piece for the TV series.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Motion Comic Season 1 Episode 1 - Upon the Sands of Vengeance
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Upon the Sands of Vengeance

    S1:E1

    Arkadios is a once-proud Greek warrior enslaved by the Romans. Now he dreams of only one thing: revenge. He'll cut the head from his captor, even if he has to chop a gory swath through an arena full of gladiators just to get there.

    Director:Kyle Newman
    Writers:Steven S. DeKnight, Michael Mili

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  2. Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Motion Comic Season 1 Episode 2 - Shadows of the Jackal
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Shadows of the Jackal

    S1:E2

    Between Spartacus and his freedom stands the gladiator Crixus, whose legend begins with his battle against the horrifying Gargan Twins. Feral, evil cannibals from birth, Decimus and Tiberius Gargan are finally captured and thrown in the arena, where they devour anything--and anyone--in their path. If Crixus can't stop them, there's no man alive who can!

    Directors:Kyle Newman, Miguel Sapochnik
    Writer:Jimmy Palmiotti

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  3. Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Motion Comic Season 1 Episode 3 - The Beast of Carthage
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - The Beast of Carthage

    S1:E3

    Young, frail Barca cannot save his mother or his village from Roman marauders, and his father Mago bitterly disowns him. But that vengeful day eventually creates Barca, the Beast of Carthage, a towering man of muscle and hate. In Roman hands, Barca must survive the gladiators' arena long enough to get the bloody satisfaction he craves.

    Director:Kyle Newman
    Writers:Todd Helbing, Aaron Helbing

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  4. Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Motion Comic Season 1 Episode 4 - The Shadow of Death
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - The Shadow of Death

    S1:E4

    No blade can kill him. No man can defeat him. Every gladiator fears him. He is Theokoles, the Shadow of Death, an unstoppable giant of pain and suffering. Learn the twisted origin of the deadliest opponent Spartacus will ever face!

    Director:Miranda Kwok
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Upon the Sands of Vengeance" is the best rated episode of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Motion Comic" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Kyle Newman and written by Steven S. DeKnight, Michael Mili, it aired on 12/29/2009. This episode is rated 1.4 points higher than the second-best, "Shadows of the Jackal".