Lore Olympus Vol. 03 (Hardcover)

Lore Olympus Vol. 03 (Hardcover)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Witness what the gods do after dark in the third volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.

“A refreshingly modern and surprisingly poignant take on the Hades and Persephone myth . . . steamy, often laugh-out-loud funny, and emotional.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Cosmopolitan, Gizmodo

“It is natural for a King to be curious about his future Queen. . . .”

All of Olympus—and the Underworld—are talking about the God of the Dead and the sprightly daughter of Demeter. But despite the rumors of their romance, Hades and Persephone have plenty to navigate on their own.

Since coming to Olympus, Persephone has struggled to be the perfect maiden goddess. Her attraction to Hades has only complicated the intense burden of the gods’ expectations. And after Apollo’s assault, Persephone fears she can no longer bury the intense feelings of hurt and love that she’s worked so hard to hide.

As Persephone contemplates her future, Hades struggles with his past, falling back into toxic habits in Minthe’s easy embrace. With all the mounting pressure and expectations—of their family, friends, and enemies—both Hades and Persephone tell themselves to deny their deepest desires, but the pull between them is too tempting, too magnetic. It’s fate.

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.

This volume collects episodes 50–75 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

Biographical Notes:

Rachel Smythe is the creator of the Eisner-winning Lore Olympus, published via Webtoon.

Title Notes:

• SIMULTANEOUS HARDCOVER AND TRADE PAPERBACK EDITIONS

• TRADE PAPERBACK WILL HAVE FRENCH FLAPS

• FIRST BOOK IN A SERIES: More volumes will be forthcoming (volume 2 will follow in February 2022) and continue the propulsive love story of Hades and Persephone. Each volume will contain roughly 25 episodes, and will also contain original material only available in the book.

• NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: This graphic novel will collect the comics for readers new to Lore Olympus, and will also include a never-before-seen, exclusive short story for existing fans.

• A NEW TAKE ON GREEK MYTH THAT’S RESONATING WITH MILLIONS: Lore Olympus is the #1 webcomic distributed by Webtoon, with over 1 billion views, 5.6 million subscribers and 72 million monthly readers. The series is particularly popular among the site’s female readership–across every age category Webtoon has, Lore Olympus tops the women’s charts.

• FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS FROM LORE OLYMPUS WEBTOON CREATOR RACHEL SMYTHE: Rachel Smythe’s stylish full-color illustrations complement her engaging reimagining of the Greek mythos, creating a gorgeous graphic novel package.

• UPCOMING ANIMATED TV SERIES: The Jim Henson Company is currently developing Lore Olympus for a streaming show; its already huge fandom is poised to grow.

• AUTHOR PLATFORM: Rachel Smythe is the Eisner Award-winning comic creator with a large social media platform. She has 617k+ Instagram followers, 164k+ Twitter followers, and 39k+ Facebook fans.

• MAJOR BUZZ AROUND ANNOUNCEMENT: In the first 24 hours after the announcement of volume 1, we reached 6M+ people, with 209k+ likes, 7k+ comments, and 7k+ shares across all social platforms.

Copyright (c) 2021 by Rachel Smythe and WEBTOON. All rights reserved.

Quotes / Reviews:

“If eyes could eat, [Lore Olympus] would be a feast. Smythe’s artistic style features bright washes of color and bold, suggestive lines. . . . It’s paced as a soap opera, all drawn-out tensions and long-simmering secrets, and I, for one, am thrilled to be along for the ride.”—New York Times Book Review

“It’s easy to see why the internet has fallen in love with Lore Olympus. This dazzling interpretation of the classic Greek myths is as charming as it is provocative, and as witty as it is startlingly romantic. Prepare to be swept away!”—Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles

“This is a refreshingly modern and surprisingly poignant take on the Hades and Persephone myth. Not only does Rachel Smythe’s talent as an illustrator shine in Lore Olympus but also her skill with weaving a steamy, often laugh-out-loud funny, and emotional retelling.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash

“With vivid, irresistible art and storytelling that would make even the Muses swoon, this modern myth deftly tackles the darkness of the ancient stories while never losing its brilliant light. I couldn’t devour it fast enough.”—Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore

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