Not precisely a graphic novel but so rich with beautiful illustrations it might as well be. ( )

Interweaves the stories of the Iliad and the Odyssey with the archaeological background of the same. Connolly's lively and violent illustrations accompany the stories. The archaeological discussions have many photographs of artifacts. It is enjoyable to page between the two, seeing how Connolly's artistic reconstructions are derived from the paintings and inlays and funeral masks and sculptures found by the archaeologists. The cover illustration for my edition is from the Iliad; Ajax defends the Greek ships from the furious attacks of the Trojans, especially Hector. The other principal illustration is from the Odyssey: a storm tossed ship.

It seems very odd to me that any culture would prefer wheels with just four spokes.

Those Greek gods were such cheats!