Epic Feats: Hercules; Perseus

(Hardback)

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Two-in-one editions featuring enduring myths and legends from a variety of cultures, retold in action-packed graphic-novel style.
Discover the heroes of legend in these epic Greek myths, featuring stories of Hercules and of Perseus.


The son of Zeusking of the godsand a mortal mother, Hercules has power beyond other humans. He also faces the scorn of Zeus's wife Hera. Using her magic, she tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve impossible labours, each one a test of his strength, courage, and cunning. Will he complete the labours, or will Hera's wrath destroy him

Perseus, another son of Zeus, faces an equally frightful task. Thanks to the scheming King Polydectes, Perseus must slay the snake-haired Medusa, whose look turns people to stone. But Perseus has gifts from the gods on his side. Will their favor, and his bravery, be enough to help him survive

Author Bio

Paul D. Storrie is a comic book author based in Michigan. He received his B.A. in English Language and Literature from Grand Valley State University and has written numerous books for children and young adults.

Steve Kurth is an illustrator and comic book artist based in Wisconsin. He is best know for his comic work on The Avengers, Iron Man, X-men , G.I.Joe, Ghostbusters, Hulk, Wolverine, Green Arrow and a slew of other cool stuff.

Thomas Yeates attended college in Utah, Sacramento, and the Joe Kubert School in New Jersey. He has worked as a comic book artist for many companies in the field including DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and more. He is based in northern California.