Lore Olympus: Volume Two

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a b Adams, Tim (January 20, 2020). "Webtoon Announces Over 100 Billion Views in 2019, Lore Olympus Ranks #1". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved August 20, 2020. Plots in season two include Persephone going missing, the abduction of Persephone, and Hades and Persephone's growing relationship. Jennings, Collier (March 19, 2021). "Lore Olympus Webtoon Lands a Graphic Novel Adaptation". CBR. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021 . Retrieved January 21, 2023.

Yes, there is a rape scene towards the end, but this is after all based on Greek mythology, and this at least is handled with care - in the original stories rape happens regularly and it is accepted as totally normal (Zeus specifically seemingly doesn't know impregnation can also involve consent). Now Persephone must navigate the confusing politics and relationships that rule Olympus, while also figuring out her own place - and her own power. Lore Olympus Volume Four Summary: In this captivating installment Persephone, a young goddess of spring, faces the challenges of her new life in Olympus. From rumors tarnishing her reputation to a dangerous encounter with the arrogant Apollo, she must find her place among the gods. Meanwhile, Hades, the ruler of the Underworld, battles conflicting emotions as he falls for Persephone while managing his solitary realm. Highlights I really liked this book! This was a great retelling of Hades and Persephone with a modern twist. This graphic novel follows Persephone as she tries to find her place in Olympus and continues to develop feelings for Hades. Persephone and Hades must untangle their past to move towards a brighter future.Hermes is the god of speed and travel, depicted as a muscular red athlete. He was friends with Persephone before she came to Olympus and frequently hangs out at Artemis and Persephone's house. He is one of Hades' soul collectors at Underworld Corp. He loves three things, money, his Mother, Maia, and annoying Apollo.

a b c d e Suzanne (September 19, 2018). "Review: Lore Olympus, by Rachel Smythe". Love in Panels! . Retrieved August 31, 2020. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes: she ends up meeting Hades and feels an immediate spark with the charming yet misunderstood ruler of the Underworld. Thetis is a grey and turquoise sea nymph. She is a manipulative woman and is Minthe's former toxic best friend. She originally was Zeus' personal secretary, and one of his mistresses. She wanted him to leave Hera for her. She later becomes a queen when Zeus banished both her and Thanatos from Olympus, and he married her off to Peleus. Together, both she and the king have a son named Achilles. She is a cousin to Leuce, and one of Amphitrite's sisters, making her a sister-in-law to Poseidon. The Beat declared Lore Olympus to be one of the 100 best comics of the 2010s, describing Smythe's art as "breathtaking" and making good use of the webtoon format, and saying that the modern setting made the story "feel as fresh and urgent as eavesdropping on your (very wealthy, very messy) neighbors." [11]Experience the modern adaptation of Greek mythology in a beautifully illustrated graphic novel format. Lore Olympus: Volume Five by Rachel Smythe: 9780593599068 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com . Retrieved May 26, 2023. This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. Echo is a dark blue nymph with short hair. She was hired by Zeus to be Hera's new personal secretary. She is Daphne's roommate and friend.

Hades is also off-balance, fighting against his burgeoning feelings for the young goddess of spring while maintaining his lonely rule of the Underworld. As the pair are drawn ever closer, they must untangle the twisted webs of their past and present to build toward a new future. a b Beat Staff (December 11, 2019). "The 100 Best Comics of the Decade". The Beat . Retrieved August 27, 2020. This section may contain unverified or indiscriminate information in embedded lists. Please help clean up the list. ( August 2020) Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship. And while Hades tries to create healthier boundaries where he can-like finally putting a stop to his sporadic, revenge-fueled hookups with Hera-he still feels lonely and adrift. Content warnings for: sexual assault/rape, a character is drugged without consent, misogynistic jokes/comments, abusive parent

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This edition of Rachel Smythe’s original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. Then again, I assumed they (THEY?) just looked for something with a pastel cover and clapped their hands in joy. I don't personally get the hype, but I can see why this was successful as a webtoon.