Lore Olympus: Volume Seven

Lore Olympus, the Eisner Award-winning, gorgeously illustrated webcomic by Rachel Smythe, offers a romantic modern retelling of the classic Greek tale of Hades and Persephone. This volume, collecting episodes 153-179, features a brand-new, exclusive short story and brings the Greek pantheon into the contemporary era with a sharply perceptive and captivating narrative.

As the rifts between realms grow ever wider, Persephone's temporary shelter in the Underworld has been destroyed. Apollo, in a bid to win the favor of Zeus, has captured Demeter and turned the fugitive goddess over to the king of the gods. Persephone and her mother now face a trial for concealing Persephone's unsanctioned act of wrath, though the goddess of spring feels secure with Hades by her side. However, safety is not guaranteed in the world of the gods.

The trial threatens to uncover truths and betrayals that could upset everything, even the relationship between Hades and Persephone. Meanwhile, the other gods face their own perils. Eros uncovers Ampelus's secret during a fight in the Mortal Realm, while Thanatos and Daphne's budding relationship is threatened by a vengeful Apollo. Minthe remains trapped in her cursed form until Persephone gains full control over her powers, and Hera is haunted by the specter of Kronos, whose influence in Olympus seems to be growing.

As the characters navigate these challenges, the story is punctuated by scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love, echoing the Greek myth's essence while offering a contemporary, romantic twist. Readers are transported into a world where the ancient gods and goddesses grapple with modern-day complexities, relationship dynamics, and personal struggles.

This edition of Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe, further enriching the captivating world of the Greek pantheon. The Eisner Award-winning webcomic seamlessly blends the timeless mythology with sharp, perceptive storytelling, creating a graphic novel that is both visually stunning and emotionally engaging.

"Blood of mine or not," the trial threatens, "if you proceed, I hope you are prepared to live with the consequences." As the characters navigate this pivotal moment, readers are drawn deeper into the intricate web of the Greek gods' lives, their fates intertwined with the consequences of their actions and the allure of forbidden desires.

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