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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels #2

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel

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You can't tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea.

It's not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants - and that was only the beginning.

Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones . . .

This full-colour graphic novel is adapted by Robert Vendetti, with art by Attila Futaki and colour by Tamàs Gàspàr.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published July 2, 2013

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Robert Venditti

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Robert Venditti is a New York Times bestselling author of more than three hundred comic books and graphic novels. Some of his works include the monthly comic book series Justice League, Superman ’78, Hawkman, and Green Lantern for DC Comics, X-O Manowar, Armor Hunters, and Wrath of the Eternal Warrior for Valiant Entertainment, and the graphic novel Six Days, inspired by the story of his uncle’s participation in D-Day. He has also adapted Rick Riordan’s global bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus novels, as well as Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia and Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz. His graphic novel The Surrogates was adapted into a feature film by Touchstone Pictures, and his work on The Flash was the basis for season three of the CW television series.

Venditti lives in Atlanta, where he both writes and serves as a storytelling consultant for some of the most recognizable entertainment brands in the world.

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Profile Image for Carlos De Eguiluz.
226 reviews196 followers
December 8, 2016
Tras años de espera, al fin lo leí.

No sé realmente si mi opinión se basa en todas las memorias que tengo con mis libros de Percy Jackson o en alguna razón más, pero bueno, ¿qué puedo decir? Maduré con ellos, y siempre les estaré agradecido por acompañarme en el viaje.

Gracias por tanto, Rick Riordan.
Profile Image for Stepheny.
382 reviews585 followers
January 15, 2016
I already love the Percy Jackson series so much. It's on the young side of Young Adult, to be sure. But it is just so damn fun I can't help but love it.

Sea of Monsters was a more accurate representation of the second book. The first one left out some fairly key scenes and characters. This one was spot on, if my memory serves me correctly... which it probably doesn't but whatever.

I loved it. That's what matters.

I am not wowed by the artwork by any means but it isn't the worst I have ever seen either. The characters are all drawn the way they are described and the monsters are all pretty damn monstrous.

I think what I am enjoying most about the graphic novel version of this series is that they focus on the darker elements of the series. I know I said that in my review for the first one, but its important. I think a lot of people don't like that about this series but for me? It's what I like the most.

I like the Dark Side.

You're totally shocked right?

Anyway, if you like comics and you enjoyed the Percy Jackson books pick these up. They're super quick and fun and entertaining.

Come to the dark side.
Profile Image for Juliana Zapata.
280 reviews3,648 followers
February 8, 2015
Me encanta esta novela gráfica porque puedo recordar la historia de Percy de una forma rápida y divertido.
Me gustó mucho ver el pequeño crecimiento en la imagen de Annabeth y de Percy.
Mi imagen favorita? Thalia sin lugar a dudas
Espero tener pronto la novela gráfica del tercer libro.
Profile Image for Shawna Finnigan.
750 reviews362 followers
December 22, 2024
TW// r-slur, brief mention of murder (of children)

The artwork improved somewhat from the first book in this series, but there’s still lots of room for improvement. I can at least look at Percy now without cringing from the way he looks.

This story felt a little less disjointed, but it still felt very rushed. I think these graphic novels could’ve really thrived if they’d had a larger page count. There’s so much room to explore the series from a new perspective in a graphic novel format, but these graphic novel lengths are just too short.

I did enjoy reading this one as a refresher though. There was a lot that I forgot about Sea of Monsters that this graphic novel helped me remember.
Profile Image for Sophia.
2,758 reviews385 followers
January 27, 2020
While I liked the first graphic novel, I enjoyed this one more. It did skip over some parts however, the flow of the story was a lot smoother. I loved that there were little details in the illustrations that added more of the story. These have been so fun to read and I can't wait to continue!
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Author 1 book224 followers
August 26, 2016
This was was a little better than the first one, but still had some problems with it.
Profile Image for Ken W.
452 reviews1 follower
February 28, 2023
Fun series!

I love the graphic novel series almost as much as I love the original novel series! Plus the artwork is amazing! 5 stars all the way!
Profile Image for Mlpmom (Book Reviewer).
3,196 reviews412 followers
September 16, 2016
Even though I have read this series before, after reading and absolutely loving the first book in graphic novel form, I knew I needed to read them all over again in the same way.

It is amazing how much I had forgotten that the graphic novels helped me to remember. Most of all though, I am so happy that the sarcastic humor of Percy and his friends, still holds strong in these. It is one thing I truly did not forget about loving when it came to this series and it's spin off.

Once again the pages were filled not only with Riordan's amazing wit and writing but beautifully done illustrations that were hard to tear my eyes from. I love the artist's rendition of all the characters, in both physical appearance and being able to capture their personality in said appearance unto the pages.

Wonderfully done!
Profile Image for Subham.
3,078 reviews101 followers
November 8, 2021
This was another great one!

Percy needs to deal with Tantalus a new director at his camp and well a new quest awaits to retrieve the golden fleece to prevent the thalia tree from dying and a chariot race and then a quest and then fighting Scylla and Charbydis and the myth that they bring and travelling with Annabeth and Tyson (his cyclops brother) and encountering even Hermes and going against Luke and maybe saving a friend from a giant?

Its an epic volume with so much twists and turns and sometimes feels uneven not adapting the full book but regardless manages to give an action story with Percy trying to save his friends and complete a quest and I kinda like the inclusion of Clarisse in this story though it could have used a little more battle with Luke and not rushed to an ending though the twist was nice in the end. Its still a solid read and makes for a great cliffhanger as we head towards future books in the series!
Profile Image for Deacon Tom (Feeling Better).
2,641 reviews251 followers
February 10, 2024
4 1/2 Stars!

I very much enjoyed this graphic novel. The artwork was absolutely fantastic. In fact, almost all of the panels of the novel could’ve been made into posters — it was that good.

In a typical Percy Jackson fashion, he comes to save the day.

Is a very good book that I highly enjoyed .
Profile Image for catherine ♡.
1,734 reviews170 followers
February 17, 2024
Still feels weirdly choppy and kind of fast, but...is it just me or did the art get a lot better? It's brighter, more colorful, and everything just feels more lively. I still wouldn't recommend this as anyone's first read-through of PJO but it's a nice addition for anyone who already loves the source material.
Profile Image for Tabea Vanessa.
457 reviews25 followers
October 9, 2018
While a lot of the substance and background info is missing, all the fun is still there!! And I freaking love the artwork!
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256 reviews59 followers
June 20, 2023
Another quick read. Art style still has characters looking far older than they should be, but it's pretty cool seeing the story in a graphic novel format.
Profile Image for Nhi Nguyễn.
1,046 reviews1,404 followers
July 18, 2020
Đọc dĩ nhiên là không đã bằng bản truyện chữ rồi, vì graphic novel thì chỉ thể hiện được những diễn biến chính của câu chuyện thôi. Cơ mà vì cốt truyện của bác Rick Riordan quá lôi cuốn luôn rồi ấy, vốn dĩ đã hay lắm rồi ấy, nên mình vẫn cực kỳ thích bản graphic novel này. Hình vẽ nhìn cũng toát lên được thần thái thực sự của các nhân vật, theo như miêu tả của bác Rick trong bản truyện chữ. Mình đọc hết cuốn này chỉ trong vòng một buổi chiều :))) Dạo này ghiền tìm hiểu thần thoại Hy Lạp và các tác phẩm liên quan đến thần thoại Hy Lạp quá :D Chả lẽ mở lại 2 bộ phim "Percy Jackson" rồi nằm coi ta ^^ Thích quá đi mất!!!! :D
Profile Image for ren.
306 reviews74 followers
June 5, 2017
The illustrators did such a great job! This graphic novel is my favorite of the series. I had so much fun reading this. I flew through it so quickly. After reading this, I think I'll be picking up graphic novels more often.
Profile Image for Joey.
219 reviews88 followers
June 24, 2020
Mmmmmkay
Yeah, still not a fan 😕
Profile Image for Feyre.
1,428 reviews134 followers
August 4, 2019
Ich mag Percy Jackson ja sehr, aber als Roman macht er für mich einfach mehr her. Den Comic mochte ich, aber es lässt mich nicht so begeistert zurück wie die Romane. Die Comics sind was Nettes für zwischendurch, zB für die Mittagspause.
Profile Image for Yuriyurika.
29 reviews9 followers
May 16, 2020
Only slightly better than the first one
Profile Image for Cisz Geverink - Strasters.
941 reviews36 followers
September 10, 2019
Vannacht ook deze Graphic novel in 1 ruk uitgelezen. Een leuke tekenstijl, en fijne schrijfstijl. Kom maar op met dat volgende deel! ♡
Profile Image for Abby Swihart.
43 reviews
September 12, 2025
say what you want about the wonky illustrations, they still make Annabeth look super cunty in every situation.
Profile Image for Kearden.
13 reviews1 follower
March 13, 2018
this is an okay book but a waste of time if you ask me their was some moments that I did not see when I watched the movie. but their is not the felling of what is this what is that from the first one. it seems like a repeat of the first book but with more things. it not like the harry potter sires were their all was something new and mysterious. that is all I have to say without spoilers because no one spoilers.
Profile Image for Kiki.
281 reviews6 followers
June 14, 2017
More of a supplement to the series. It would be easier to understand after reading the book. Still interesting to see how it would pan out artistically.
16 reviews
March 13, 2018
I thought this book was good. It was easy to read through, like most graphic novels. It had nice moments of action, where there was fighting, and I like the twists and turns the plots had as I read further in the book. If you like action science fiction type books, this would be a good graphic novel for you.
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