The comic opens with a description of the heroes of the Trojan War. The heroes, led by the swift runner Achilles, have trained on the walls of the city of Antigonish, in the Peloponnesian War. They are joined by the other heroes, who have also trained on these walls. The first match will take place on this day, and the first loss will be fatal. The second match will be held on the following day, on the same day.