Hercules: The Twelve Labors Graphic Myths and Legends Series (Graphic Universe)

Storrie, Paul

ISBN 10: 0822530848 ISBN 13: 9780822530848

Publisher: Graphic Universe, 2006

Synopsis

The son of Zeus, king of the gods, and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. She tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?In graphic novel format, tells of the twelve labors the goddess Hera required Hercules--half man, half god--to perform.

About this title

About the Author

Paul D. Storrie was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and despite time spent in Grand Rapids, Chicago, and Los Angeles, has returned to Metro-Detroit time and again. He attended Grand Valley State University and received a B.A. in English Language and Literature, knowing that he wanted to tell stories for a living. His first published work was the comic book series Robyn of Sherwood in 1998. Since then he has written for numerous publishers, including a story for Marvel's Captain America: Red, White & Blue anthology, the mini-series Gotham Girls for DC Comics, Star Trek Alien Spotlight: Andorians for IDW, and several tales for Graphic Universe, including Junior Library Guild selection Hercules: The Twelve Labors with artist Steve Kurth and Children's Choice Book Awards finalist Beowulf: Monster Slayer with artist Ron Randall.

Synopsis

The son of Zeus, king of the gods, and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. She tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?.

Edition details

• Publisher: Graphic Universe
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0822530848
• ISBN 13: 9780822530848
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Kurth Steve
• Number of pages: 48