Greece-Themed Comics and Graphic Novels

1. Hercules the Myth Man

Author Laura Gerringer and Peter Bollinger bring the mythological hero to vivid life in this graphic novel, part of the "Myth Men" series which includes other Greek legends as well. Aimed at 4-8 year olds.

2. Graphic Greek Myths

This series is designed for reluctant readers and features bold covers and interesting retellings of the most action-packed of the Greek myths.

3. The Mighty 12 - Superheroes of Greek Myth

Meet the earliest "superheroes" - the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. Even a casual reader will soon see how the Greek myths have shown up in the origin stories and adventures of such classic superheroes as Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and many others.

4. Tisiphone Rising

A little-known Greek Fury of vengeance gets the star treatment in this new graphic novel from Arinna Jordan. A damaged modern heroine melds with the ancient Tisiphone and encounters modern murderers and the Mob. Intense; for older teens and adults.

5. Athens Greece Comics Festival

Each fall, Athens hosts a fun Comic Book festival with international celebrities from throughout the graphic novel and comic-book world. Popular workshops sell out first; many presenations are in English.