(greek mythological character)

A graphic novel in which Zeus's wife Hera is determined to make the life of her step-son Hercules as difficult as possible. She tricks him into doing twelve impossible tasks to test his strength and courage. But Hercules does not give up easily and Hera may be in for a real surprise.

"No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get revenge. He sends Pandora-the first mortal woman-to Earth with a box labeled DO NOT OPEN . Can Pandora keep her curiosity under control? Learn the story behind this classic Greek myth in a modern, graphic retelling"--Provided by publisher.

"Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero-just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It's up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--Provided by publisher.

"Theseus is bold. He's brave. And he's about to go head-to-head with a mythological monster. Yikes! But Theseus has no fear. He heads into the labyrinth to face the minotaur--a monster that's half-man, half-bull-with only a magical ball of string to guide him. Find out if Theseus makes it out of the maze alive in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--Provided by publisher.

Near-future London. It has become popular for folks to have a small implant that allows one access to a more robust social media experience-- Panopticon-- directly as an augmented reality. Moremi has the implant, and she can see inside the minds and dreams of others. When the British government plans to make the connection procedure compulsory, they promise Panopticon will end human suffering and usher in a perfect world. Orpheus, raised by a neo-Luddite father, questions everything. Orpheus and Moremi uncover the nefarious effects of the technology, but find themselves unable to agree on whether it should be destroyed or continued. -- adapted from back cover.

"Hercules discovers he has a place on Mount Olympus with his dad Zeus, but in order to earn it, he has to endure his growing pains and move from 'zero' to true hero"--Provided by publisher.

Exiled to a far-flung island, Medusa has little company except for the snakes adorning her head instead of hair until a beautiful boy named Perseus arrives, distrupting her lonely existence and unleashing desire, love, and betrayal.

Medusa is a monster with snakes for hair, razor-sharp claws, and a gaze so horrifying that it turns people to stone. To save your mother's life, you must defeat the terrible beast. This danger and more await you on your perilous quest. Are you cunning enough to succeed? Or will your battles with mythical creatures lead to your doom? Step into this adventure, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else ...

"Discover the heroes of legend in these epic Greek myths. Featuring a story of Hercules and of Perseus"--Provided by publisher.

"Phaedra has been cast to the side all her life: daughter of an adulteress, sister of a monster, and now unwilling bride to the much-older, power-hungry Theseus. Young, na?ve, and idealistic, she has accepted her lot in life, resigned to existing under the sinister weight of Theseus's control and the constant watchful eye of her handsome stepson Hippolytus. When supposedly pious Hippolytus assaults her, Phaedra's world is darkened in the face of untouchable, prideful power. In the face of injustice, Phaedra refuses to remain quiet any longer: such an awful truth demands to be brought to light. When Phaedra publicly accuses Hippolytus of rape, she sparks an overdue reckoning. The men of Athens gather to determine the truth. Meanwhile, the women of the city, who have no vote, are gathering in the shadows. The women know truth is a slippery thing in the hands of men. There are two sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard"--Provided by publisher.