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Greek Street is Oedipus

Posted by: pspteacher on: June 13, 2009

Adult modern take on the OEDIPAL story clipped from www.newsarama.com Ancient is Modern: Peter Milligan on Greek Street In London there’s a street running through the Soho district called Greek Street. Originally dubbed ‘Hogs Lane’, the thoroughfare dates back to the late 17th century and has been depicted in a variety of forms including an [...]

Odysseus returns Home

Posted by: pspteacher on: March 7, 2009

#7 brings the story back to Ithaca where Roy Thomas continues his briliant adaption of Homer’s famous work. Click the link below for more preview pages of the issue that can be picked up at your local store this week. clipped from www.comicbookresources.com In this penultimate issue, Odysseus maintains his disguise as a beggar and [...]

Wrath of Titans Series on iPhone

Posted by: pspteacher on: February 10, 2009

#1 is free and the next three will set you back less than £2/$3. You cannot buy one isue for that price in a real store. iVerse brings the reading of comics to the masses in a fun, easy and cheap form. Of course, barring the cost of the iPhone or iPod Touch. Great comic [...]

Free Preview: Hercules: The Thracian Wars Hardcover

Posted by: pspteacher on: December 7, 2008

Follow the link for a free preview of this definately not safe for kids title. I would recommend this title for those aged 15 and above. The title is fairly violent and its photo realistic approach can be difficult to swallow for some. This is a must for AS/A2 Classical Studies students and even those [...]

The Odyssey #4 on sale this week

Posted by: pspteacher on: December 5, 2008

Follow the link below for a seven page preview of the issue. clipped from www.comicbookresources.com Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey #4 Weary and saddened by their encounter with the Cyclops in which many were lost, Odysseus and his men arrive at last to the fair island of Aeaea. Little do they know that it is home [...]


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