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"The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O’Connor’s 12-book series." —New York Times
George O’Connor’s vibrant and kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the bestselling Olympians series. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson!
From high atop Olympus, the nine Muses, or Mousai, recount the story of the powerful and quick-tempered Apollo, the Brilliant One. Born of a she-wolf and Zeus, King of Gods, Apollo is destined for the greatest of victories and most devastating of failures as his temper, privilege, and pride take him into battle with a serpent, into love with a beautiful but unattainable nymph, and into deadly competition with his best friend. Watch closely as Apollo navigates the tumultuous world in which he lives. Will he rise above the rest and fulfill his destiny as the son of Zeus, or will he falter, consumed by his flaws and destroy all that he touches?
· A smash-hit: Olympians is a New York Times bestselling series with over a million copies sold!
· The original superheroes: George O'Connor evokes the superhero tradition in these action-packed retellings. Discover the stories behind the gods, heroes, and monsters that inspire books, movies, and popular culture
· Perfect for mythology fans: An excellent next read for fans of Percy Jackson, epic fantasy, folklore, and graphic novels
· Great for classrooms and libraries: An engaging resource for mythology, ancient history, literature, and independent reading
George O’Connor’s vibrant and kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the bestselling Olympians series. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson!
From high atop Olympus, the nine Muses, or Mousai, recount the story of the powerful and quick-tempered Apollo, the Brilliant One. Born of a she-wolf and Zeus, King of Gods, Apollo is destined for the greatest of victories and most devastating of failures as his temper, privilege, and pride take him into battle with a serpent, into love with a beautiful but unattainable nymph, and into deadly competition with his best friend. Watch closely as Apollo navigates the tumultuous world in which he lives. Will he rise above the rest and fulfill his destiny as the son of Zeus, or will he falter, consumed by his flaws and destroy all that he touches?
· A smash-hit: Olympians is a New York Times bestselling series with over a million copies sold!
· The original superheroes: George O'Connor evokes the superhero tradition in these action-packed retellings. Discover the stories behind the gods, heroes, and monsters that inspire books, movies, and popular culture
· Perfect for mythology fans: An excellent next read for fans of Percy Jackson, epic fantasy, folklore, and graphic novels
· Great for classrooms and libraries: An engaging resource for mythology, ancient history, literature, and independent reading
"The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O’Connor’s 12-book series." —New York Times
George O’Connor’s vibrant and kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the bestselling Olympians series. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perf...
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George O'Connor is the New York Times–bestselling author of Olympians, the series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the Greek Pantheon and its counterpart featuring the Norse Gods, the series Asgardians. His first graphic novel, Journey into Mohawk Country, pushed the boundaries of the genre, using as its sole text the actual historical journal of the seventeenth-century Dutch trader Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert. He also illustrated acclaimed playwright Adam Rapp’s Ball Peen Hammer. He teamed up with writer Daniel G. Newman on Unrig: How to Fix Our Broken Democracy, the first volume in the World Citizen Comics series. George is also the creator of popular picture books such as the New York Times–bestselling Kapow! and If I Had a Triceratops. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
George O'Connor is the New York Times–bestselling author of Olympians, the series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the Greek Pantheon and its counterpart featuring the Norse Gods, the series Asgardians. His first graphic novel, Journey into Mohawk Country, pushe...
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