Olympians: Hades: Lord of the Dead

By George O'Connor

Book Overview

"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

Nothing ever changes in the land of the dead. Deep in this hidden kingdom beneath the earth, countless spirits await the end of time. Hades, the lord of this dire realm, waits with them...until one day, the Lord of the Dead takes a wife. Or tries to, anyway.

And then all Hades breaks loose.

- 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596434341
• ISBN13: 9781596434349
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9

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