Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules

This third installment in the Eisner-nominated Delilah Dirk series plunges readers into a high-stakes adventure across 19th-century Central Asia and Europe. Delilah, a skilled sword fighter, and her companion Selim, a tea-loving Turkish lieutenant, stumble upon a clue to the mythical Pillars of Hercules. Their quest quickly turns dangerous as they are pursued by a murderous enemy determined to silence Delilah. Parents will appreciate the strong female protagonist, the emphasis on friendship and teamwork, and the blend of historical inspiration with thrilling action and humor. It's a fast-paced graphic novel perfect for independent readers aged 12-18, offering pure entertainment with engaging art and a compelling mystery.

Having survived a close shave in England, where she was falsely accused of spying for the French, Delilah has set out with her companion Selim for more agreeable adventures in central Asia. But when she stumbles on an artifact that may be a clue about the location of the legendary third pillar of Hercules, Delilah and Selim are drawn back to Europe on an Indiana-Jones-style archeological caper that pits her against a ruthless enemy who is murderously intent on preventing Delilah from speaking out against him. From vast forgotten underground cities to an elaborate and shocking double-cross, Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules brings all the drama and excitement that fans of the series crave.