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A review by presidentwolf
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
dark
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
CW: Greek gods were bad people who did many bad things.
I've seen a number of comic artists returning to the vast well of Greek Myth to retell stories with a personal touch. Smythe's touch is a modern twist surrounding the relationship of Hades and Persephone. I found it very well written with interesting compelling characters that reflect well on their ancient counterparts. No punches are pulled - gods can be very brutal. Even in just this first volume, you clearly see how they easily represent the worst in us. Aphrodite drugs and kidnaps a number of women who she believes challenge her title of the most beautiful. Most of the male gods are characterized as adulterous. Apollo rapes someone.
All of this is the backdrop for the slow burn of Hades and Persephone first meeting and becoming curious about one another.
I've seen a number of comic artists returning to the vast well of Greek Myth to retell stories with a personal touch. Smythe's touch is a modern twist surrounding the relationship of Hades and Persephone. I found it very well written with interesting compelling characters that reflect well on their ancient counterparts. No punches are pulled - gods can be very brutal. Even in just this first volume, you clearly see how they easily represent the worst in us. Aphrodite drugs and kidnaps a number of women who she believes challenge her title of the most beautiful. Most of the male gods are characterized as adulterous. Apollo rapes someone.
All of this is the backdrop for the slow burn of Hades and Persephone first meeting and becoming curious about one another.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship