Lore Olympus: Volume One

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love--witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.

HUGO AWARD FINALIST - ONE OF NPR'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - "What Scott Pilgrim did for Canadian slackers, Lore Olympus does for the Greek pantheon, while being so beautiful that you know Aphrodite is just staring daggers in its direction."--Kieron Gillen, co-creator of The Wicked + The Divine

Persephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she's allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes: she ends up meeting Hades and feels an immediate spark with the charming yet misunderstood ruler of the Underworld. Now Persephone must navigate the confusing politics and relationships that rule Olympus, while also figuring out her own place--and her own power.

This edition of Smythe's original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

This volume collects episodes 1-25 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

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384 pages

Average rating: 8.58

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Community Reviews

Anonymous
Aug 22, 2024
6/10 stars
It’s interesting to read about the gods in this alternate universe.
faetedfantasy
Aug 18, 2024
10/10 stars
Omg this is my new favorite thing
JT Penguin
Aug 07, 2024
8/10 stars
I enjoyed these comics! I will likely read the rest on my ebook though as I'm not sure I'll ever reread them. Love Greek Mythology though so definitely liked them.
Shahna
Jul 18, 2024
8/10 stars
The colours and images are really pretty.
I like it. I can't believe I have to wait like a whole year for the next part.

The scene where Apollo takes photos of Persephone made my stomach hurt.
Anonymous
May 19, 2024
8/10 stars
I picked this up for book club. I don't normally read graphic novels, but book club nudged me in the right direction.

I enjoy the way that the author used the stories from mythology to guide the stories. I took the time to read the FAQ section that the author took the time to answer. It helped explain a lot of the choices that were made, especially with color and size of the characters.

I do recommend the story. It was worth the time to read it.

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