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Coming May 7, 2024
Lore Olympus: Volume Six
Rachel Smythe
Witness what the gods do after dark in the sixth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.
“We have to make an example of her.”
Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest. But Hades defies his brother’s decree, sheltering Persephone in the Underworld—and as the pair spend more time together, they are able to speak openly about their pasts. The goddess of spring admits the truth behind the bloody secret that led to Zeus’s ire, and the king of the Underworld shares the trauma he suffered at the hands of his power-hungry father, Kronos.
But as Hades and Persephone’s relationship grows stronger, others begin to fall apart. The bond between Hades and Zeus is stretched to its limit, threatening to fracture the peace between their realms. Persephone and Artemis’s friendship hangs by a thread as the goddess of the hunt slowly uncovers the vile truth about her twin, Apollo. A line is being drawn in the heavens, putting everyone’s loyalties into question as all the gods are forced to choose sides.
And as the cracks in the foundation of the pantheon spread, something darker and more earth-shattering might soon be released. . . .
This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
This volume collects episodes 127–152 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
Available for Preorder
Coming October 3, 2023
Lore Olympus: Volume Five
Rachel Smythe
Witness what the gods do after dark in the fifth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.
“You want to know about The Bringer of Death.”
It is Persephone’s birthday, and she receives the ultimate gift: Hades confesses his desire for her, leading to their first kiss. But that doesn’t necessarily make things easier for the goddess of spring, who is still in over her head in gossip-driven Olympus. Persephone feels intense guilt over the official breakup between Hades and Minthe, she is struggling to find her footing in her fast-paced job, and—worst of all—the shades of her past are slowly coming to light.
After an unexpected encounter with Apollo, Persephone flees into the depths of the Underworld. Concerned for her safety and determined to find her, Hades must team up with Artemis, Eros, and Hera, but they’re working against a ticking clock. Zeus knows about the bloody secret in Persephone’s past, and now the furious king of the gods will stop at nothing to bring her to justice.
This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
This volume collects episodes 103–126 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
Available for Preorder
Coming October 31, 2023
Lore Olympus 3-Book Boxed Set
Rachel Smythe
This full-color boxed set contains Lore Olympus: Volume One, Lore Olympus: Volume Two, and Lore Olympus: Volume Three, the first three volumes in Smythe’s original Eisner Award-winning webcomic that brings Greek mythology into the modern age through sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novels.
This boxed sets collects episodes 1–75 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
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Available in hardcover and paperback wherever books are sold in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For editions sold outside of these countries, check with your local retailer for availability.
Lore Olympus: Volume Four
Rachel Smythe
Witness what the gods do after dark in the fourth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.
“I don’t always get to do as I please.”
The rumor mill of Olympus is constantly churning, but Persephone and Hades are all anyone can talk about. With the constant gossip creating intense pressure on the pair, they decide to slow down their budding romance and focus on sorting out their own issues first.
But that’s easier said than done.
Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship. And while Hades tries to create healthier boundaries where he can—like finally putting a stop to his sporadic, revenge-fueled hookups with Hera—he still feels lonely and adrift.
Persephone feels equally ostracized as her classmates shun her for her connection to Hades, and she can find no refuge at home, with Apollo constantly dropping by unannounced and pushing his unwelcome advances. And on top of it all, the wrathful god of war, Ares, has returned to Olympus to dredge up his sordid history with the goddess of spring, threatening to surface Persephone’s dark and mysterious past and ruin her tenuous position in the land of the gods.
Despite agreeing to take it slow, Persephone and Hades find themselves inextricably drawn toward each other once more amid the chaos. The pull of fate cannot be denied.
This edition of Rachel Smythe’s original Harvey Award and Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
This volume collects episodes 76–102 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
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Lore Olympus: Volume One
Rachel Smythe
Collects episodes 1-25 and a never-before-seen extra story
Lore Olympus: Volume Two
Rachel Smythe
Collects episodes 26-49 and a never-before-seen extra story
Lore Olympus: Volume Three
Rachel Smythe
Collects episodes 50-75 and a never-before-seen extra story
Special Editions
Barnes & Noble Exclusive Editions
These B&N exclusive editions feature original cover artwork on the hardcover jacket by author and illustrator Rachel Smythe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in these books?
The Lore Olympus books are a full-color graphic novel adaptation of the WEBTOON comic by the same name from creator Rachel Smythe. The artwork remains unaltered but has been reorganized into a graphic novel layout.
Volume One collects episodes 1-25 of the WEBTOON comic. Volume Two collects episodes 26-49. Volume Three collects episodes 50-75. Volume Four collects episodes 76-102. Volume Five collects episodes 103-126. Volume Six collects episodes 127-152.
What about the bonus chapters?
In addition to the episodes previously published on WEBTOON, Volume One, Volume Two, and Volume Three each include one never-before-seen short story as a bonus chapter. The bonus chapter is in every edition of the book regardless of format.
Are these novels/chapter books?
No. These books are graphic novels.
Where can I buy these books?
The Lore Olympus graphic novels will be available in hardcover and paperback in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom wherever books are sold.
For books sold outside of the US, Canada, and the UK, check with your local book retailer for availability.
What language are these books printed in?
The Lore Olympus graphic novels are printed in English. For information about non-English translated editions, check with your local book retailer for availability.
Will there be special editions of later volumes?
Nothing additional has been announced yet, but keep checking back here for the latest official news.
What is a signed bookplate?
A bookplate is a sticker pre-signed by the author that can be affixed to the title page of your book.