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Available
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Publication
Image Comics (2007), Paperback, 176 pages
Description
High King Agamemnon lusts to conquer the wealthy city of Troy. On the islandof Tenedos, just off the coast of Troy, Achilles leads the attack. When the dustsettles, Achilles finds himself one step closer to his tragic fate. Meanwhile,the
Media reviews
Shanower’s art is gorgeous in its line and detail, in the fine tradition of many great draftsmen. There were parts when the faces of the war leaders reminded me of the work of John Severin, capturing every worry line, while his women at times of emotion evoked Kurt Shaffenberger’s immortal Lois
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Lane in the slick fine lines used. The images bring the historical figures to life, with Priam’s fatigue at trying to protect his country’s reputation while being dragged into an unnecessary war he refuses to back away from clearly visible. Show Less
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LibraryThing member questbird
The tale of the Trojan war -- the *whole* tale -- continues. Once again, this is a pleasing collation of sources beyond the Iliad, straightforwardly presented in words and pictures. By the end of 'Betrayal' the war proper has begun. Shanower is technically impeccable. His characters are distinct
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and well-rendered in a classic style. I like that he is not afraid to show sounds, even sounds which permeate the whole novel, like the curses of the luckless Philoktetes or the ceaseless wind which plagued the Achaeans in 'Sacrifice'. I have not read the original sources of the Trojan War beyond Homer so it is great to have it all presented here. Show Less
LibraryThing member paghababian
Shanower's epic graphic novel of the Trojan War continues. The Achaeans finally reach Asia Minor, where the Trojans don't take too kindly to the ambassadors sent to broker a truce.
Shanower's research is fantastic. This is not a gods and heroes story, but a more life-like retelling of the story.
Shanower's research is fantastic. This is not a gods and heroes story, but a more life-like retelling of the story.
LibraryThing member DanieXJ
Another solid part, though I was distressed to see that this is only 3A, and wondered if that meant that when he says out of seven volumes, will 3B be the equivalent Volume 4 or not.
But, that's neither here nor there. It is amazing art, and pretty good storytelling as well. An author after my own
But, that's neither here nor there. It is amazing art, and pretty good storytelling as well. An author after my own
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heart, taking all these different sources and trying to put it together into one cognizant story. Go Eric Shanower! Show Less
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Original publication date
2007
Physical description
176 p.; 7.05 x 0.43 inches
ISBN
158240755X / 9781582407555