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Cover for Lore Olympus Volume 8 featuring Persephone and Hades trying to reach each other

Lore Olympus: Volume Eight

Rachel Smythe

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!

“You have no authority here.”

Revelations rock Olympus as Persephone’s trial ends, threatening to throw the gods into a new war.

Though Persephone and Hades become closer than ever after she opens up to him about all she has endured, their peace is shattered when another truth is revealed: Apollo is Zeus’s son. The announcement shocks the pantheon, and the king of the gods realizes that the would-be usurper wants Persephone’s power to take the throne. 

Zeus banishes Persephone to the Mortal Realm and, out of fear, cuts it off entirely from the rest of the gods. This decree succeeds in undercutting Apollo’s plan, but also inadvertently begins a decade-long divine cold war when Hades strikes back by shuttering the Underworld. With the gods scattered and weakened, Kronos uses the ensuing bedlam to finally escape his imprisonment and begin staging his own coup.

Persephone has only one choice when she discovers all the realms on the verge of collapse: Descend into the Underworld to try to defeat the power-hungry Titan, claim her rightful place as queen, and reunite with her one true love.

This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

This volume collects episodes 180–206 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

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Lore Olympus: Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe
Lore Olympus: Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Seven

Rachel Smythe

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!

“Blood of mine or not, if you proceed with this trial, I hope you are prepared to live with the consequences.”

The rifts between realms grow ever wider as the temporary shelter Persephone had found in the Underworld is destroyed. Apollo has captured Demeter, turning the fugitive goddess over to Zeus in an attempt to win the king’s favor. Persephone and her mother must now stand trial for concealing Persephone’s unsanctioned act of wrath—though the goddess of spring feels secure with Hades on her side.

But safety is not guaranteed in the world of the gods.

As the trial brings to light truths and betrayals that threaten to upset everything—even Hades and Persephone’s relationship—the other gods face perils of their own.

Eros uncovers Ampelus’s secret during a fight in the Mortal Realm. Thanatos and Daphne’s budding relationship is threatened by a vengeful Apollo. Minthe is trapped in her cursed form until Persephone gains full control over her powers. And Hera is haunted by the specter of Kronos, whose influence in Olympus seems to be growing . . . 

This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

This volume collects episodes 153-179 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume One

Rachel Smythe

Collects episodes 1-25 and a never-before-seen extra story

Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Two

Rachel Smythe

Collects episodes 26-49 and a never-before-seen extra story

Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe
Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Three

Rachel Smythe

Collects episodes 50-75 and a never-before-seen extra story

Lore Olympus: Volume Four by Rachel Smythe
Lore Olympus: Volume Four by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Four

Rachel Smythe

Collects episodes 76-102 and behind-the-scenes sketches

Lore Olympus: Volume Five by Rachel Smythe
Lore Olympus: Volume Five by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Five

Rachel Smythe

Collects episodes 103-126 and behind-the-scenes sketches

Lore Olympus: Volume Six by Rachel Smythe
Lore Olympus: Volume Six by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Six

Rachel Smythe

Collects episodes 127–152 and behind-the-scenes sketches

Lore Olympus Volume 1-3 boxed set

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 hardcover 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.

Out of Print slipcase

Already have the hardcover copies of Volumes 1-3, but want the slipcase for your shelf?

You can buy the boxed set slipcase (without the books inside) from Out of Print!

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.

Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe, Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe, Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition

Lore Olympus: Volume One

Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe, Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe, Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition

Lore Olympus: Volume Two

Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Three Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition
Lore Olympus: Volume Three Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition

Lore Olympus: Volume Three

Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Four Barnes & Noble exclusive edition
Lore Olympus: Volume Four Barnes & Noble exclusive edition

Lore Olympus: Volume Four

Rachel Smythe

Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of LORE OLYMPUS: VOLUME FIVE by Rachel Smythe
Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of LORE OLYMPUS: VOLUME FIVE by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Five

Rachel Smythe

Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Lore Olympus: Volume Six
Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Lore Olympus: Volume Six

Lore Olympus: Volume Six

Rachel Smythe

Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Lore Olympus: Volume Seven
Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Lore Olympus: Volume Seven

Lore Olympus: Volume Seven

Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe (Barnes and Noble Edition)
Lore Olympus: Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe (Barnes and Noble Edition)

Lore Olympus: Volume Eight

Rachel Smythe

Gift Products

Lore Olympus: The Official Coloring Book by Rachel Smythe

Lore Olympus: The Official Coloring Book

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. Volume Seven collects episodes 153-179. Volume Eight collects episodes 180-206.

What about the bonus chapters?

In addition to the episodes previously published on WEBTOON, Volume One, Volume Two, Volume Three, Volume Seven, and Volume Eight 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.

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