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A Kirkus Best Book of the YearFollowing the smash-hit Olympians series, George O'Connor embarks on a new saga about the Norse gods. This second volume tells the story of Thor, god of thunder! Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson!Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, and more! Follow the journey of the mighty Thor as he sets off into the blackest sea in search of the Midgard serpent, Jormungandr; thunders across fjords and hills in his chariot to the land of the Jotnar; and is united with his trusty hammer, Mjollnir, for the very first time. But will Thor’s tales of brawling and bravado earn him his crossing from the mysterious ferryman?

Following the smash-hit Olympians series, George O'Connor embarks on a new graphic novel saga about the Norse gods. This third volume tells the story of Loki, the trickster god!As night falls on Asgard there is one who does not dream. Loki, a trickster of epic proportions, has much to think on. He hearkens back to his challenge to the wolf Fenrir to break the strongest Dwarf-made chains. He remembers Thjazi, the jotunn in monstrous eagle form, and his pursuit of the apples of youth. And he worries he has fallen out of favor with his blood brother, Odin. Can he use his cunning and wiles to worm his way back in? Or, feeling spurned, will Loki choose to burn it all down?

Following the smash-hit Olympians series (over a million copies sold!), George O'Connor embarks on a new saga about the Norse gods. This fourth and final volume tells the story of the world-shattering event, Ragnarok!Gullinkambi, the golden-combed rooster, crows, heralding the final battle. Tremors ripple through the nine worlds of Yggdrasil, and the walls of Asgard shudder as Odin sees visions of razor-like teeth and a great tree consumed by flames. The Midgard Serpent rises from the depths, and in far-off Hel, a great ship sets sail to bring war to Odin and Asgard. Ragnarok, the end of the old world and the beginning of the new, is upon us...In Asgardians, George O'Connor provides the perfect companion to his Olympians series, and his highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, rivalry, and deception to vivid and startling life.

The story of Hera, Queen of the Gods, and the heroes who won her favor. Volume 3 of Olympians, Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory, introduces readers to the Queen of the Gods and Goddesses in the Pantheon. This volume tells the tales of the many heroes who sought and won Hera's patronage, most notably Hercules. In Olympians, O'Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren't sedate, scholarly works. They're action-packed, fast-paced, high-drama adventures with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life, in a perfect fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology. This title has Common Core connections.

Volume 4 of the highly acclaimed Olympians series! Hades: Lord of the Dead tells the story of the great God of the Underworld and one of the most famous of all Greek myths: Hades' abduction of Persephone and her mother's revenge. Be prepared to see a new side of Persephone in this dynamic adaptation of the story of the creation of the seasons. In Olympians, O'Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren't sedate, scholarly works. They're action-packed, fast-paced, high-drama adventures with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life in a perfect fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology. This title has Common Core connections.Hades is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012

In volume six of Olympians, graphic novel author/artist George O'Connor turns the spotlight on Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Look for the same thoroughly researched and wonderfully accessible comics storytelling as O'Connor tackles the story of the Aphrodite from her dramatic birth (emerging from sea-foam) to her role in the Trojan War. O'Connor has outdone himself with this volume: the story is riveting and the artwork is beyond compare. Greek mythology has never been so vivid! This title has Common Core connections.A Neal Porter Book