Zeus: King of the Gods [Paperback]

The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in OConnors 12-book series. New York Times

George OConnors vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in theNew York TimesBestselling seriesOlympians. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson!

Heres where it all starts: the beginning of everythingthe world, the gods, and even humanity. Mighty Kronos, the most terrifying of all the Titans, reigns as the unchallenged tyrant of the cosmos&until his son, the god Zeus, stands up and takes on his own father in a battle intense enough to shatter the universe! Who will emerge triumphant?

George O'Connoris theNew York Timesbestselling author ofOlympians, the series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the Greek Pantheon and its counterpart featuring the Norse Gods, the seriesAsgardians. His first graphic novel,Journey into Mohawk Country, pushed the boundaries of the genre, using as its sole text the actual historical journal of the seventeenth-century Dutch trader Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert. He also illustrated acclaimed playwright Adam RappsBall Peen Hammer. He teamed up with writer Daniel G. Newman onUnrig: How to Fix Our Broken Democracy, the first volume in theWorld Citizen Comicsseries. George is also the creator of popular picture books such as theNew York TimesbestsellingKapow!andIf I Had a Triceratops. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

While O'Connor includes a generous bounty of bonus materials to gratify myth hounds, this series could well become the initiation point for a new cadre of acolytes. Booklist

Back matter includes notes, a bibliography, a list of recommended books for further reading, and discussion questions for readers, making it attractive for teachers and librarians