Athena

Grey-Eyed Goddess (Olympians)

By O'Connor, George A.

Publishers Summary:
Boom! Pow! Crash! Greek Gods as you’ve never seen them before! The strong, larger-than-life heroes of the Olympians can summon lightning, control the sea, turn invisible, or transform themselves into any animal they choose. Superheroes? No! Greek gods. The ancient pantheon comes to explosive life in this new series where myth meets comic books. Epic battles, daring quests, and terrible monsters await readers within the pages of these books. Volume 2, Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess, is the tale of the goddess of wisdom and war, recounting her many adventures.

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978-1-59643-649-7
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Library Journal

Reviewed on May 5, 2011

O'Connor's graphic novel series about the Olympians includes this one on total asskicker Athena; others deal with Zeus (her dad), Hera (her mom), and the only man who could possibly tame her (Lance Armstrong). In this, Okie lusciously retells and illustrates five Athena sagas (Athenagas?), including the one where she defeats the biggest, baddest giganite ever (he says "Graarrr!" a lot), the on...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

on onMay 5, 2011  |  Booksmack!

O'Connor's graphic novel series about the Olympians includes this one on total asskicker Athena; others deal with Zeus (her dad), Hera (her mom), and the only man who could possibly tame her (Lance Armstrong). In this, Okie lusciously retells and illustrates five Athena sagas (Athenagas?), including the one where she defeats the biggest, baddest giganite ever (he says "Graarrr!" a lot), the on...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

School Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2010

Gr 5-9 Five myths featuring the Greek goddess are included in this volume. Dialogue is modern ("What's gotten into you, Zeus?" "I wanna bite him!"), while narration, provided by the Fates, retains a more formal tone. A good balance is struck between exposition and action: readers familiar with these stories will enjoy seeing them brought to life with such vigor, while sufficient backgroun...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2010

In this graphic novel, the Fates narrate a collection of myths featuring the Greek goddess, including the story of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Junior Library Guild

Reviewed on May 1, 2010

The different stories show the many facets of this important goddess, and they feature some of Greek mythology’s most fascinating characters, including Perseus and Medusa. George O’Connor’s vibran...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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