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Legend: The Labours of Heracles
Their first mistake was to assume he would give up! Heracles had it a beautiful home, a loving family and a reputation as a great soldier. Unfortunately, due to his success, he became a victim of jealousy. As the result of a vicious plot, Heracles was hypnotised into committing a terrible crime. Devastated by his actions, he wandered aimlessly, immersed in depression. Finally, he found some solace in the fact that he could atone for his sins by completing ten impossible tasks. The creator of these tasks was Eurystheus, Heracles's nemesis, who was constantly angered by his refusal to accept defeat. As a man of action, Heracles never complained and never backed down; he simply got on with the job at hand. Follow Heracles in this action-packed graphic novel, as he strives to complete his tasks by battling a giant lion, fighting monstrous birds and tricking someone into carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.
88 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2010
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June 15, 2015
Fair enough for the Artwork
Anybody who is looking for a quick run through of the 12 labors of Hercules/ Heracles will definitely appreciate the creative rendition but for those who are looking for a bit detailed knowledge of the same will be disappointed. There are facts that are questionable as it is different from what i have read in other books but to be fair, Greek mythology is like the ink spot test which appear different to everybody since everybody has their own version.
The book basically focuses on the 12 labours and that too briefly but good enough to refresh your memory or give a vague idea to the first timers. The sad fact is that Greek mythology is a complex ball of twine that once you start opening an end, several others block your path creating chaos so in that regards, the book is unidirectional, ....meaning sticks to the main point and not mixing it with all the other underlying stories.
Straightforward script that touches upon 12 labours of Hercules without getting into detailings and has a good artwork to support it. Good artwork, not the best.
Anybody who is looking for a quick run through of the 12 labors of Hercules/ Heracles will definitely appreciate the creative rendition but for those who are looking for a bit detailed knowledge of the same will be disappointed. There are facts that are questionable as it is different from what i have read in other books but to be fair, Greek mythology is like the ink spot test which appear different to everybody since everybody has their own version.
The book basically focuses on the 12 labours and that too briefly but good enough to refresh your memory or give a vague idea to the first timers. The sad fact is that Greek mythology is a complex ball of twine that once you start opening an end, several others block your path creating chaos so in that regards, the book is unidirectional, ....meaning sticks to the main point and not mixing it with all the other underlying stories.
Straightforward script that touches upon 12 labours of Hercules without getting into detailings and has a good artwork to support it. Good artwork, not the best.
November 21, 2022
Son muy rápidos de leer y aunque solo vemos un poco de su historia acá, entretiene bastante.
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