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"The story of Theseus and his quest to defeat the minotaur in the labyrinth told in graphic novel format"--

"Designed to supplement, not supplant, the original, this adaptation illuminates Shakespeare's meaning for modern audiences while maintaining the play's storytelling architecture, emotional texture, and freewheeling humor"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a retelling of some Greek and Norse myths.

"In this epic tale of vengeance and destiny, power-mad King Hyperion ... threatens to destroy all of humanity on his maniacal quest to obtain the ultimate weapon - the legendary Epirus Bow that gives the power to unleash war on both Heaven and Earth. But Theseus ..., a heroic young villager chosen by the gods, rises up to stop Hyperion's brutal rampage. With supernatural help from the beautiful oracle Phaedra ..., Theseus embraces his destiny and...

Ariadna, princesa de Creta, crece escuchando historias de dioses y heroes. Bajo el dorado palacio, sin embargo, resuenan los cascos de las pezunas de su hermano el Minotauro, un monstruo que exige sacrificios de sangre. Cuando llega Teseo, principe de Atenas, para derrotar a la bestia, Ariadna no atisba amenaza alguna en sus ojos verdes, sino una oportunidad para escapar. La joven desafia a los dioses, traiciona a su familia y a su pais, y lo arriesga...

In the village of Monte Athena in Italy at the turn of the 19th century, necklines are high, parents are rigid, and marriage is seldom a matter of love. Thus, Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander, while her father wants only Demetrius for his son-in-law. Poor Helena burns hot for Demetrius, who avoids her like the plague. Meanwhile, fairy king Oberon is engaged in a battle of wits with his queen, Titania, and...