THE ODYSSEY PREMIERE HC The Story:
Odysseus, one of the great Greek warriors of the Trojan War, has not arrived home. His ship is blown off course by the vengeful sea god Poseidon, thus leading the hero into a series of awesome adventures that form a cornerstone of Western literature. This Homeric epic has been told and retold and now it receives the grand Marvel Illustrated treatment courtesy of classic scribe Roy Thomas (THE ILIAD) and penciler Greg Tocchini (THOR: SON OF ASGARD). It’s the greatest voyage in all mythology. Collecting MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY #1-8. Parental Advisory …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1908-1 Trim size: standard
THE ODYSSEY # 8 The Story:
The final chapter of one of the great works of literature. Odysseus and his son Telemachus triumph over the suitors wanting his wife’s hand in marriage. An overjoyed Penelope is finally convinced that this is her husband. But there is still one final act to play as the reunited couple is led by the god Hermes to the Land of the Dead to confront the spirit of Odysseus’ father, Laertes. It is a gut-wrenching conclusion to the epic journey of this great Greek hero. Don’t miss it.
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THE ODYSSEY # 7 The Story:
In this penultimate issue, Odysseus maintains his disguise as a beggar and enters an archery contest against the suitors who want the hand of his wife Penelope in marriage. When the contest ends, Odysseus reveals himself to the stunned suitors and then he and his son Telemachus face down their enemies in a battle to the death!
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THE ODYSSEY # 6 The Story:
The great warrior Odysseus finally reaches his home Ithaca. Once there, he learns that there are108 suitors for his wife Penelope’s hand. Odysseus encounters his son, Telemachus, and together they work out a plan to defeat the suitors unaware the suitors have targeted Telemachus for death.
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MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY # 5 The Story:
To fulfill his promises to the goddess Circe, Odysseus sails to the Land of the Dead to uncover the next step in his
legendary journey. Despite eluding Sirens and Cyclops, ogres and enchantments, Odysseus continues to encounter grave danger as his ship fast approaches the two fabled monsters, Scylla and Charybdis, from whose grasping arms and madly swirling whirlpools no ship has ever escaped.
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MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY # 4 The Story:
Weary and saddened by their encounter with the Cyclops in which many were lost, Odysseus and his men arrive at last to the fair island of Aeaea. Little do they know that it
is home to the crafty and dangerous goddess Circe.
When Odysseus’ men do not return from their foraging expedition, Odysseus himself must set out to rescue them from Circe’s deadly embrace and trust in the gods that he will not be her next victim!
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MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY # 3 The Story:
On their way back home to Ithaca, Odysseus and his men stop for supplies at a mysterious isle. Little do they know it is the home to a race of monstrous Cyclopes, one of whom captures Odysseus’ party and begins to feast upon them! Summoning all of his courage and wits, Odysseus embarks on a dangerous gambit to free himself and his men as the fate of his journey home takes an ominous turn!
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MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY # 2 The Story:
Now that the battle of Troy is over, Odysseus and his men want only to return to their homes and families. With the aid of goddess Athena, Odysseus reaches the island of Scheria, but soon sets sail again as homesickness overtakes him. With his sights set only on his home, the brave Achaean has neglected one thing--the dread vengeance of the sea god Poseidon!
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MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY # 1 The Story:
Odysseus, one of the great Greek warriors of the Trojan War, has not arrived home. His ship is blown off course by the vengeful sea god Poseidon, thus leading the hero into a series of awesome adventures that form a cornerstone of Western literature. This Homeric epic has been told and retold and now it receives the grand Marvel Illustrated treatment courtesy of classic scribe Roy Thomas (THE ILIAD) and penciler Greg Tocchini (THOR: SON OF ASGARD). It’s the greatest voyage in all mythology and it begins here.
Rated T+ …$3.99
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