The Iliad

Gareth Hinds's "The Iliad" is a powerful graphic novel adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem, suitable for young adult readers aged 12-18. This meticulously researched and artfully rendered work vividly portrays the final weeks of the Trojan War, focusing on the wrath of Achilles, the heroism of Hector, and the constant interference of the Olympian gods. Parents should be aware of the prominent themes of war, violence, death, and grief, which are depicted with historical accuracy and emotional depth. The graphic novel format makes this foundational work of Western literature highly accessible, offering a compelling entry point into classical mythology and the complexities of human nature, honor, and fate. It includes helpful supplementary materials like notes, maps, and a cast of characters.

In a companion volume to his award-winning adaptation of The Odyssey, the incomparable graphic novelist Gareth Hinds masterfully adapts Homer’s classic wartime epic. More than three thousand years ago, two armies faced each other in an epic battle that rewrote history and came to be known as the Trojan War. The Iliad, Homer's legendary account of this nine-year ordeal, is considered the greatest war story of all time and one of the most important works of Western literature. In this stunning graphic novel adaptation — a thoroughly researched and artfully rendered masterwork — renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds captures all the grim glory of Homer's epic. Dynamic illustrations take readers directly to the plains of Troy, into the battle itself, and lay bare the complex emotions of the men, women, and gods whose struggles fueled the war and determined its outcome. This companion volume to Hinds’s award-winning adaptation of The Odyssey features notes, maps, a cast of characters, and other tools to help readers understand all the action and drama of Homer's epic.