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When the Olympians were kids

Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom Graphic Novel (1), by David Campiti

Poseidon and the Sea of Fury Graphic Novel (2)  by David Campiti

Hades and the Helm of Darkness Graphic Novel (3)  by David Campiti

Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire Graphic Novel (4) by David Campiti

September 19, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The Heroes in Training Graphic Novel series is adapted by David Campiti and based on the Joan Holub and Suzanne Willians novels for probably about second to fourth grade readers (going by the graphic novels). The myths of the Olympians are told in modern tones, with the original setting of some of their backstories (Zeus grew up on an island, Poseidon learns he is King of the Ocean) but they are not always true to the original stories. The first three books focus on one of the […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Mystery, Religion Tagged With: adventures, David Campiti, Demeter, Greek Gods & Goddesses, greek mythology, Hades, Hera, Hestia, Joan Holub, olympians, Poseidon, Suzanne Willians, Zeus

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:679 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Mystery, Religion · Tags: adventures, David Campiti, Demeter, Greek Gods & Goddesses, greek mythology, Hades, Hera, Hestia, Joan Holub, olympians, Poseidon, Suzanne Willians, Zeus ·
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The Greek Gods: Soap Opera 101

Olympians V01 Zeus: King of the Gods by George O’Connor

July 20, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

 cbr13bingo Mythic I have been on the fence about this series, Olympians by George O’Connor since I first saw them. I thought, “Another Greek myth book?” The graphic novel aspect also made me cautious about reading/looking into it. But when I finally read this first book, Olympians V01 Zeus: King of the Gods, I realized there was some “good stuff” there. There are a few holes (such as a bad sex joke) and of course, it is not extensive, but it is pleasant and covered […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Religion, Young Adult Tagged With: cbr13bingo, George O’Connor, greek mythology, Olympian Gods, Olympus, Titans (Mythology), Zeus, Zeus (Greek deity)

BlackRaven's CBR13 Review No:203 · Genres: Children's Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Religion, Young Adult · Tags: cbr13bingo, George O’Connor, greek mythology, Olympian Gods, Olympus, Titans (Mythology), Zeus, Zeus (Greek deity) ·
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