This series is slowly trucking along and the plot is starting to reveal itself. Obviously if you've read any Greek mythology at all you know exactly what is going to happen but it is interesting to see how it plays out in this reimagined graphic novel format. The romantic tension between Hades and Persephone grows as she hides out in the Underworld from Zeus. Hera finally finds out what Apollo has over Kore, Minthe gets a bit of a backstory, and Persephone tells the truth about what happened when rage overcame her in the garden (murder - lots of murder). Fun and I eagerly await the next volume! ( )

Rachel Smythe’s Lore Olympus: Volume Six continues her retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone, collecting episodes 127-152 of the comic that originally appeared on WEBTOON. This volume pics up where the last one ended, with Zeus having issued warrants for the arrest of Persephone/Kore and her mother, Demeter. Hades grants Persephone sanctuary in his realm after reviving her. Meanwhile, Hera discovers what Apollo did to Persephone and enlists Hephaestus in destroying the digital leverage that Apollo holds over Persephone. While Hades and Persephone continue to draw closer, Minthe fumes and tries to win Hades back without realizing that what they had was just a fling to him. Artemis learns that Apollo is the reason Persephone has been withdrawn and challenges him. Demeter worries that the Olympian gods will learn that Persephone is a fertility goddess, possessing untold power. Zeus continues to scheme, trying to maintain his power over the Olympians. This volume concludes with a flashback of how Hades met Minthe followed by a glimpse of Kore’s power.

Smythe accelerates several storylines in this volume, bringing them to a dramatic head and setting up final confrontations. The bonus features in volume six are somewhat lacking, featuring only a few sketches of pages rather than the more extensive breakdowns or analyses she’s included previously, but this may be due to the dramatic content of the text itself taking pride of place. Despite that, fans of Lore Olympus and Greek mythology will absolutely love this volume. This hardcover edition is a great way for fans to add the WEBTOON to their physical bookshelf to revisit these stories and share with friends. ( )

My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/PcYto6MeFJI

Enjoy! ( )