| 1. Graphic Myths and Legends: Odysseus: Escaping Poseidon's Curse: a Greek Legend | 
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By: Dan Jolley 2008-09
I teach students with learning disabilities. Some of my students struggle with reading, but are required to complete the same curriculum as their peers. This graphic novel is very helpful for students studying The Odyssey. The comic book style, colorful illustrations, and understandable text made it very appealing to my students. There is also a short index in the back that is helpful. I highly... more
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| 2. Conan Vol. 2: The God in the Bowl and Other Stories (v. 2) | 
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By: Kurt Busiek Publisher: Dark Horse January 27, 2010
If you've got alittle barbarian in you, then this is perfect. Action, suspence, and the sword and sorcery we love. I couldnt put it down, and cant wait to read the rest of the series... more
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| 3. Perseus: The Hunt for Medusa's Head : A Greek Myth (Graphic Myths and Legends) | 
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By: Paul D. Storrie Publisher: Graphic Universe 2009-03
This is a well drawn, well written version of the Perseus myth. I esp. like that there's a glossary and a related-reading page at the end of the book. My kid is all into myths, and he's going into 3rd grade, so he's just reading for pleasure now. this is a great way to get him to read for pleasure.
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| 4. Conan Volume 1: The Frost Giant's Daughter And Other Stories (Conan (Graphic Novels)) | 
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By: Kurt Busiek Publisher: Dark Horse April 13, 2005
I try to avoid cliché wording such as "must have". Still, this one is probably one of the most important graphical pieces on the topic of R. E. Howard's Conan I lay my hands and eyes on. Actually, all volumes drawn by Cary Nord deserve the status much to his credit (and R E Howard, of course, in the first place) - to the art which speaks for itself; Strong and distinctive as those done by Roy Thomas... more
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| 5. Arthur & Lancelot: The Fight for Camelot (An English Legend) (Graphic Myths and Legends) | 
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By: Jeff Limke Publisher: Lerner Publications 2008-09
The only thing I could say against this story is that it may have too many words in the bubbles and narrations for low language proficiency learners. It suits advanced learners well. Nevertheless, it has good material for comprehension instruction strategies and it is well structured. We have to appreciate someone who is willing to dedicate more than one volume to the King Arthur legends and stories... more
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| 6. Universe X, Vol. 2 (v. 2) | 
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By: Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, Doug Braithwaite, Thomas Yeates, Ron Randall, Brent Anderson Publisher: Marvel Comics March 21, 2007
I secretly bought this book after getting my boyfriend the first volume and earth x, he flipped cause he loved earth x soo much. i personally do not know much of it, but te graphics are friggin awesome... more
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| 7. King Arthur: King Arthur: Excalibur Unsheathed (Graphic Myths and Legends) | 
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By: Jeff Limke Publisher: Graphic Universe 2007-10
Right off, I confess that I didn't read the whole book. I just looked at the first few pages in the on-line preview. That was enough to convince me not to purchase it. I don't know what sources the author used, but the idea that the sword-in-the-stone was located near Westminster Abbey is ludicrous. King Arthur is a semi-mythological figure lost in the mists of the post-Roman chaos in Britain. If there... more
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| 8. Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest, An English Legend (Graphic Myths and Legends) | |
By: Paul D. Storrie Publisher: Graphic Universe 2008-02
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| 9. Michael Chabon Presents...The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist Volume 3 (Amazing Adventures of the Escapist (Graphic Novels)) | 
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By: Will Eisner, Eddie Campbell, Chris Offutt, Howard Chaykin, Thomas Yeates By: Will Eisner, Eddie Campbell, Howard Chaykin Publisher: Dark Horse May 10, 2006
I have just loved the books he has written and so I found myself buying everything with his name on it. These are fun to look at... more
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| 10. Paradise X, Volume 2 (v. 2) | 
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By: Jim Krueger, Alex Ross, Dougie Braithwaite, Steve Sadowski, Thomas Yeates By: Alex Ross Publisher: Marvel Comics September 19, 2007
Beautiful artwork, solid and compelling story and the character development was so well done I had to keep reading to see what was around ever turn for every single character... more
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