Publisher Description

To fulfil his quest and erase a sorrowful past the half-man half-god Hercules was ordered to complete 12 difficult labors. From wrestling the Nemean Lion to capturing the Erymanthian boar Hercules achieved the impossible and became a legendary hero of ancient mythology.

Author Biography

Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children.

Table of Contents

The oracle of Delphi -- The early labors -- The middle labors -- The final labors -- The legacy of Hercules.

Review

These comic booklike versions depict the old Greek tales of magical creatures and superhuman men interacting with the gods, briefly sketched in small narrative blocks and energetic, dark-toned graphic scenes.-- "School Library Journal"
This is a good introductory series for those ready for more complexity and darkness in their mythology. Caption bubbles are used to provide additional information about myths, geography, and specific characters.-- "School Library Connection"

Review Quote

This is a good introductory series for those ready for more complexity and darkness in their mythology. Caption bubbles are used to provide additional information about myths, geography, and specific characters.

Promotional "Headline"

Graphic novel format covers classic stories of ancient mythologies, focusing on the storylines described in the primary sources (such as the Iliad). Ancient fact boxes provide insights to characters, settings, and story contexts. Ancient mythology is a trending topic in pop culture. Also, a new Hercules movie with Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) is coming out July 2014.

Feature

Glossary, Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Index, More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Sidebar(s), Table of Contents

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