Author(s): Gareth Hinds

Children's & YA Graphic | Mythology

With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer's epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it's never been told before. Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god Poseidon, who dooms him to long years of shipwreck and wandering. In his efforts to get home, Odysseus must battle man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses. He will need all his strength and cunning - and a little help from Mount Olympus - to make his way home once more and seize back his kingdom from the scheming suitors who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for over 2,500 years...

REVIEWS:

“The mythic trials have seldom felt more grueling or genuine… a grand example of Hinds’ ability to combine historical adventure with human understanding.” – Booklist starred review
“Hinds adds another magnificent adaptation to his oeuvre… readers are transported into a world that easily combines the realistic and the fantastic.” – Kirkus starred review
“A timeless long-ago past comes alive in these images of gods and heroes, monsters and enchantresses” – Horn Book starred review
“The depth of the dialog, the outstanding individuation of the characters, and the patient and lovingly developed flow between frames… make the work accessible.” – BCCB starred review