Wonder Woman and the Heroes of Myth

by Steve Korté, S. Altmann (Illustrator)

Overview

Hercules. Zeus. Athena. These legendary heroes of mythology have captivated people for thousands of years. But did you know they also play a part in the life and adventures of Wonder Woman? Get ready to explore how Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other world mythologies are woven into the fabric of the Princess of the Amazons’ backstory. The connections will surprise you!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543537109
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	12/11/2017
Series:	Wonder Woman Mythology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Steve Korte is a freelance writer. At DC Comics he edited over 500 books. Among the titles he edited are "75 Years of DC Comics", winner of the 2011 Eisner Award, and "Jack Cole and Plastic Man", winner of the 2002 Harvey Award. He lives in New York City with his own super-cat Duke.
Scott Altmann is a New York/ New Jersey based illustrator with over 10 years of professional experience. His clients include Harper Collins, Random House, Blizzard Entertainment, Oxford University Press UK, and Scholastic among many others. His work has been featured in Spectrum and the Society of Illustrators, and in 2010 he was awarded a Chesley for best paperback cover for "The Mysterious Mr. Spines :FLIGHT" published by Penguin Books USA. Scott's work is distinguished by a strong focus on storytelling and engaging characters. With an ever-evolving style and craftsmanship, his illustrations give the viewer a visceral experience, filled with wonder and intrigue.

Table of Contents

A hero among heroes — Rulers of the gods — Powerful goddesses — Amazing Amazons — Might men and magicians.

Interviews

engaging illustrations and photos, comic book hero link to real-world mythology, call-out definitions, glossary, read more, index, social studies companion to popular Batman Science and Superman Science series

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2017
Gr 3 Up—If at first glance Wonder Woman appears to be merely a modern-day DC Comics superheroine, readers may need a reminder that her character originated in Greek mythology. In this series, Wonder Woman acts as a guide to the complicated relationships and activities on Mount Olympus. Initially, the conceit is cleverly appealing, especially for reluctant myth readers, but it ultimately takes on more than the format can handle. The texts introduce a variety of tangential figures from Persian, Egyptian, and Norse stories as well as aliens. Visually, the titles are bright and colorful, though the shifting between comic book—style art and other illustration styles varies in success. VERDICT An all-around hodgepodge of mythological information. Consider only where Wonder Woman and myths are in high demand.

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