The Odyssey

by Roy Thomas (Text), Greg Tocchini (Illustrations), Homer (Text)

Odysseus, one of the great Greek warriors of the Trojan War, has not arrived home. His ship is blown off course by the vengeful sea god Poseidon, thus leading the hero into a series of awesome adventures that form a cornerstone of Western literature. This Homeric epic has been told and retold and now it receives the grand Marvel Illustrated treatment courtesy of classic scribe Roy Thomas (The Iliad) and penciler Greg Tocchini (Thor: Son of Asgard). It's the greatest voyage in all mythology Collects Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey #1-8.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Mythology, Fantasy, Classics, Marvel, Comic Book

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 2006

About the author

Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel--After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes — particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America — and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles.

Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.

Reviews

[Santiago Pedrazzoli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una historia fascinante que en este formato se queda un pelín escueta. Muy disfrutable, eso si

[Marc Kohlman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spectacular and sleek adaptation of one of the greatest mythic epics. Greek Mythology has always intrigued and amazed me since 7th grade- particularly the story of Odysseus. This graphic version of Homer's story captures the thrills, drama and humanity of the poem very well. Each panel was beautifully drawn and colored. The dialogue drew me in upon reading a few pages. While the novel did not focus on every book of the poem- it does an excellent job of addressing the main characters thoughts, emotions and dilemmas- especially with Odysseus, Penelope and Telemachus. Also cool how the stories of Homer's other characters (too many to list) were told and provided backdrop to Odysseus years in the Trojan War. For people who love Greek Mythology and first time readers of Homer's poems, I totally recommend this book. Very beautiful visual take on this incredible action-adventure story that will give you a deeper understanding of it, not to mention leave you awestruck.

[Pierre · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my opinion, I enjoyed The Odyssey novel more than the graphic novel. Even The Odyssey by Roy Thomas was energetic and a page turner, it didn't appeal to me as much as the novel. However, the graphic novel showed me a whole other visual effect that was different from me pre-existing imagery. I would recommend The Odyssey to anyone who enjoys gore, bravery, heroism, and fighting. The Odyssey took me into a whole other world that was so much fun to visualize. I highly recommend reading the novel before you read the Graphic novel by Roy Thomas because the imagery in the comic might ruin the novel for you.

[Rafa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bona i fidel adaptació de l'Odissea al còmic, gràcies al guió del mític Roy Thomas, autor de moltíssims números de Conan. Que Conan sigui hereu directe d'Ulisses (fins i tot a l'Odissea surt una terra anomenada Cimèria), fa que Thomas es senti còmode, i relati molt bé aquesta història de viatges, aventures, màgia i espases. El dibuix, a càrrec del brasiler Greg Tocchini, també fantàstic, entrellaçant i superposant vinyetes, fent escenes a pàgina completa... El color és potser el que falla una mica, donat que té una brillantor una mica artificial, massa "d'ordinador".

[Samah (samahcanread_) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the Odyssey more than the Iliad since it has a change of location, many callbacks from the Iliad.

It tells the story of Odysseus, the only surviving Achaean from the sacking of Troy and his journey back home. After angering Poseidon when he blinded his son, Poseidon vowed to never let him ride waters and go home. Many misadventures are thrown on his way, and he ended up at the Cyclope island. Twenty years, and he still hasn't returned.

To think the war hero would be treated gently by the gods is stupid because the gods give no shit! Except for Athena. Athena is bae

[Mar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funciona para repasar jajajaja

[Melydely · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dang, this book was good!

You see, most of my teachers know I'm a kind of Greek Mythology addict. So when I see this book, of course I will pick it up and read it! The art in here is amazing, and gets my heart racing. Greg Tochinni is a great artist (Sorry if I spell your name wrong or got your name wrong)and I would love to learn with him!

Odysseus has been away at the Trojan War for ten long years. It was his wits that won the Trojan War, and brought the beautiful Helen back to Menelaus of Sparta.

But when Odysseus sales for home, it's going to be a long time before his feet touch Ithacan soil. He must fight many awful monsters and face the Sea God, Poseidon. It's a good thing Athena's on his side!

But while he's away, many suitors want to marry his fair wife, Penelope. She says she will marry a suitor when she finishes a burial cloth for Odysseus' father, but cunningly pull out a bit each night so she'll never make her promise. But there's a bad side: until Penelope chooses a man, all of the suitors will eat Odysseus' food, relax on his cushions, and command his servants. Ugh! How will Odysseus get home to his wife and son, Telemachus? Read this book if you want to find out!

[Travis · Rating 2 out of 5]

A great idea that is nearly killed by really uneven art and Giffen's need to make every single bit of dialogue funny.
It's a bunch of monsters with guns! Not the &*(^! Three Stooges! Shut up Keith!
Keith is a talented writer, but he is also his own worst enemy.

Shame this brilliant idea ended up as such a 'so-so' story. Worth a look, but Tim Truman did a much better version of this idea with his 'Creature Commandos' mini-series from DC.

'Howling' should have been a summer action movie. Keith treated it like a sitcom.

[Brian · Rating 2 out of 5]

I know the basics, but have never read any version of "The Odyssey". This was an OK introduction, and helped in figuring out some of the references in "Cold Mountain" and even "O Brother Where Art Thou?". This one probably just loses too much in being condensed down to a 100 page graphic novel. Some great artwork - just not a really engrossing read.

[Hugh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good book for young readers (though the end is bloody but not graphic) or anyone who never got around to reading the Odyssey. I give it a three because though it handles the story well the art is just so-so.

[Mayank Agarwal · Rating 2 out of 5]

The art is mediocre, everyone looks the same - strong and handsome which is very silly.The storytelling is also pretty lame,not much is explained of Odysseus adventures and only the highlights are touched.Only issue 3 with the Cyclopes episode was a bit interesting.

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not really sure why the title is for Nick Fury when it's supposed to be a graphic telling of the Odyssey, which I felt was fairly well done.

[David Morrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luscious graphics - especially some of the ladies - and a really very good run through the hero's quest thing in not a lot of pages. Kind of more fun than the original :)