A graphic novel retelling of the myth of Theseus, the Greek hero who discovers that he is really the son of King Aegeus, and faces the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull beast, in its labyrinth as part of his quest to regain his birthright.
A graphic novel adaptation of the Mayan myth in which Hunahpu and Xbalanque, twins blessed with special powers by the gods, are challenged to a game of Pok-Ta-Pok by the rulers of the land of the dead.
A graphic novel retelling of the myth of Odysseus, the Greek hero who, on his trip home from the Trojan War, faced the Cyclops, the Sirens, and even Poseidon, the God of the Sea.
A graphic novel depicting the adventures of brothers Thor and Loki, two gods who travel to the land of giants and face many challenges in order to solve an argument.
A graphic novel adaptation of the Old English epic poem, "Beowulf," in which a Norse hero saves Denmark's royal house from monsters, and returns home to become his own people's greatest king, but must protect them from a murderous dragon.
into the land of the dead : an East African legend
Croall, Marie P
2009
A graphic novel adaptation of the East African legend in which Marwe's carelessness ruins her village's crops, and fearful of what her family and neighbors will say, Marwe decides to run away to the Land of the Dead.
