<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Series part title from publisher's website.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>To erase a sorrowful past, the half-man, half-god Hercules was tasked with completing 12 difficult labors. Hercules' exciting tale is told through action-packed illustrations in graphic novel format and crafty story-telling. Ancient Facts throughout the book provide more information about the characters, settings, and primary sources of the original stories.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>These comic booklike versions depict the old Greek tales of magical creatures and superhuman men interacting with the gods, briefly sketched in small narrative blocks and energetic, dark-toned graphic scenes.-- "School Library Journal"<br><br>This is a good introductory series for those ready for more complexity and darkness in their mythology. Caption bubbles are used to provide additional information about myths, geography, and specific characters.-- "School Library Connection"<br>