Rage of Poseidon

Rage of Poseidon is a graphic novel that presents ancient Greek myths alongside contemporary settings and scenarios. The book utilizes stark silhouette illustrations rendered in black and white. The narrative follows multiple characters from Greek mythology, including Poseidon, Venus, and Athena, as they navigate both their traditional stories and modern contexts. The format combines elements of classical storytelling with unexpected juxtapositions to the present day. The stories interweave Christian religious figures with Greek gods, creating a dialogue between different mythological traditions. Through minimalist visuals and spare text, the book tracks these deities' experiences across time periods and cultures. The work examines themes of power, belief, and the role of ancient myths in contemporary life. These retellings raise questions about how traditional stories maintain relevance while their meaning shifts across centuries.

Readers appreciate Nilsen's stark black and white art style and his ability to blend ancient mythology with modern settings. Multiple reviews highlight the clever juxtapositions of gods dealing with contemporary problems. The accordion-style format received specific mentions for its unique presentation. Common criticisms focus on the brevity of the stories and their abrupt endings. Some readers found the narratives cryptic or hard to follow. A few noted the high price point relative to the length. "The art style perfectly captures both the epic scale and humor" - Goodreads reviewer "Stories feel unfinished, like sketches rather than complete works" - Amazon reviewer Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (136 ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (11 reviews) Library Thing: 3.7/5 (8 ratings) The book maintains consistent ratings across platforms, with most readers rating it between 3-4 stars.

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🌊 Author Anders Nilsen created the entire book in silhouette style, using stark black and white images to tell ancient myths in a contemporary setting 🎨 The book unfolds as an accordion-style panorama that stretches to 13.5 feet when fully extended 📚 While primarily focusing on Greek mythology, the book also weaves in Biblical stories and modern cultural references, creating unexpected parallels between ancient and contemporary narratives ✍️ Nilsen originally conceived the project as a small self-published zine before it was picked up by Drawn & Quarterly publishers 🏺 The story reimagines Poseidon as a fish-out-of-water character in the modern world, depicting him confused by contemporary phenomena like swimming pools and water parks