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Hera

The Goddess and her Glory
By George O'Connor
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Hera by George O'Connor vividly brings to life the ancient Greek myth of Hera, queen of the gods, through dynamic and colourful graphic novel art. While Zeus commands Olympus with thunder and authority, Hera wields intelligence, vengeance, and an unyielding will, making her a formidable force even the King of the Gods fears. This story explores her pivotal role in Greek mythology, from her patronage of Jason to her fierce opposition against Heracles, blending mythological lore with modern superhero energy.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy Greek mythology, graphic novels, and stories featuring gods and heroes. Fans of the Percy Jackson series and those interested in vibrant retellings of ancient tales will find much to love.

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O'Connor introduces readers to the Queen of the gods and goddesses in the Pantheon. This volume tells the tales of the many heroes who sought and won Hera's patronage, most notably Hercules.

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

George O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the New York Times Bestselling series Olympians. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson!

There is only one thing Zeus, King of the Gods, truly fears. Not the many-headed Hydra. Not the towering Gigantes. Not even his powerful brother Poseidon, god of the sea. Monsters, Titans, and rival gods alike have all fallen before him.

But Zeus does fear one force in all of Olympus: his wife, Hera.

Hera, Goddess of the air, the sky, and the heavens, is as powerful as she is relentless. Patron of the cunning Jason and relentless adversary of the mighty Heracles, she stands as Zeus's equal—and in matters of wrath, perhaps his superior.

Where Zeus rules through thunder and authority, Hera rules through intelligence, vengeance, and unwavering will. In a world of gods and monsters, even the King of Olympus must tread carefully around the Queen.

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Hera has been praised for its engaging artwork and faithful storytelling, captivating fans of mythology and graphic novels alike. The New York Times commends O'Connor's talent for turning ancient Greek myths into visually stunning, well-researched narratives that resonate with young readers. Rick Riordan, famed author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, endorses it as "definitely worth a visit for any young demigod." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books awarded it a starred review, highlighting its appeal to its audience.

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ISBN: 9781596434332

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: First Second

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

George O'Connor is the New York Times-bestselling author of Olympians, the series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the Greek Pantheon and its counterpart featuring the Norse Gods, the series Asgardians. 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 Rapp's Ball Peen Hammer. He teamed up with writer Daniel G. Newman on Unrig: How to Fix Our Broken Democracy, the first volume in the World Citizen Comics series. George is also the creator of popular picture books such as the New York Times-bestselling Kapow! and If I Had a Triceratops. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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