Lore Olympus
Volume Eight
(Author) Rachel SmytheScandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love - the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! "You have no authority here." Revelations rock Olympus as Persephone's trial ends, threatening to throw the gods into a new war. Though Persephone and Hades become closer than ever after she opens up to him about all she has endured, their peace is shattered when another truth is revealed: Apollo is Zeus's son. The announcement shocks the pantheon, and the king of the gods realizes that the would-be usurper wants Persephone's power to take the throne. Zeus banishes Persephone to the Mortal Realm and, out of fear, cuts it off entirely from the rest of the gods. This decree succeeds in undercutting Apollo's plan, but also inadvertently begins a decade-long divine cold war when Hades strikes back by shuttering the Underworld. With the gods scattered and weakened, Kronos uses the ensuing bedlam to finally escape his imprisonment and begin staging his own coup. Persephone has only one choice when she discovers all the realms on the verge of collapse: Descend into the Underworld to try to defeat the power-hungry Titan, claim her rightful place as queen, and reunite with her one true love. This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. This volume collects episodes 180-206 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
Rachel Smythe
Rachel Smythe is a New Zealand-based comic artist and writer known for her webcomic series "Lore Olympus". Her work blends elements of Greek mythology with a modern twist, creating a unique and captivating story that has garnered a large following online. Smythe's intricate artwork and compelling storytelling have made "Lore Olympus" a standout in the webcomic world, earning her critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Her work has had a significant impact on the genre of webcomics, showcasing the power of digital platforms to reach and engage audiences in new and innovative ways. "Lore Olympus" remains Smythe's most famous and beloved work, solidifying her reputation as a talented and visionary creator in the world of comics and literature.