In Age of Bronze: Betrayal Part One, Eric Shanower continues his mega-epic retelling of the Trojan War. Scholarship, draftsmanship, and storytelling combine in a work for the ages. This book begins with the Greeks sailing (again) for Troy, and ends on the eve of battle. Much of the action takes place within Troy itself. Paris, Hector, Helen, and, of course, Priam are major characters. Among the Greeks the focus is on Achilles, Menelaus, and my long-time favorite, Odysseus (who is not admirable in this telling).
For lovers of graphic novels, and lovers of mythology. ****
Here's a link to Shanower's web site. Here's an extended review.
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