Author & Illustrator: Eric Shanower
Website: http://ericshanower.com/
Media Used: Black pencil on a white background
Summary: Following the events leading up to the Trojan War, this graphic novel introduces those involved such as Paris, the lost prince raised as a cowherd; Helen, a beauty that none can resist; and other kings and heroes.
Personal Thoughts: I remember reading the Odyssey and Iliad at a very young age because of an interest in the Greek gods. I was kind of disappointed that Shanower decided to not include the gods in this graphic novel. The closest to a god that is represented in the book is the nymph Oenone who is actually portrayed more as a human priestess. But at the same time, Shanower portrayed those involved in a more human and realistic way which I also appreciated. The characters had a personality and dept to them that may have made you like or hate them - but regardless made you form some sort of opinion of them. Very three dimensional versus the flat fairytale like figure that sometimes is represented. Some of the scenes are definitely not appropriate for younger readers (more sex then violence). I would suggest for an 18 & over reader or possibly some mature 16 year old.
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