The Blood of Olympus: The Graphic Novel

The Heroes of Olympus: The Graphic Novels #5

by Robert Venditti (Adapter), Rick Riordan, Gabriela Sherrell (Illustrator)

The breathtaking conclusion to the mega-bestselling Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, now a graphic novel!

Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen—all of them—and they’re stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood—the blood of Olympus—in order to wake.

The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it might be able to stop a war between the two camps.

The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea’s army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over.

Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians is now a hit series on Disney+!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Mythology, Percy Jackson, Greek Mythology, Fantasy

192 pages, Hardcover

First published September 29, 2026

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Regan · Rating 3 out of 5]

there were definitely some questionable choices made in what scenes they chose to leave out and what scenes they chose to put in. They left out all of Reina’s backstory in Puerto Rico and the fight with the hunters and the Amazon which really waters down her final battle with Orion and they also took out the whole misogyny thing that was happening there which again just watered it down. They also chose to leave out Frank’s reunion with the greek part of his family.

[Ellie Chin · Rating 5 out of 5]

ive waited so long for this.
first solangelo 🥹
i love adidas shoes…
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[Mariana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you kindle for giving me the book early, the whole saga is finally completed and that brings me so much joy.

[Britt Van De Woestyne · Rating 4 out of 5]

iedereen was zo lelijk getekend

[RC DoMinion]

It’s crazy how long it took to finish the series in the comic format.

[Arden Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was GREAT!! I adored the artwork, everyone looked so cute and expressive. I especially loved the designs for Hazel, Nico, and Piper. My favorite parts were Nico and Reyna's friendship, and Piper being the MVP. I also love how this was the start of Solangelo for the graphic novels. <3

I know they had to cut a lot to fit everything into a graphic novel, but they cut out my two favorite lines!! Reyna's line to Nico: "'We had one home. Now we have two" and Nico's "you're not my type". But that doesn't mean it was a bad adaptation, far from it! This made me remember how much I love these books and these characters. I really hope they adapt Magnus Chase or Trials of Apollo next.