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The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel

The Graphic Novel
By,&
Pages
133
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

This illustrated adaptation brings the explosive finale of the original Percy Jackson saga into comics form. The Titan lord Kronos has assembled an army and aims to topple Mount Olympus, hidden above the Empire State Building in New York. With the gods occupied elsewhere, the defense of the city falls to a small force of demigods led by Percy Jackson, whose sixteenth birthday is bound to a prophecy that will save or destroy Olympus. The story follows Percy as he makes a dangerous bargain to gain an edge and rallies Camp Half-Blood for a desperate stand across Manhattan, building to a climactic siege in which old loyalties, hidden truths, and hard sacrifices collide. Rendered in full color, the graphic-novel format translates the saga's largest battles into dynamic, visual spectacle while preserving the emotional reckonings that close out five books of mounting conflict. Faithful to the events of the final novel, it offers an accessible way for new and reluctant readers to experience the conclusion and a fresh visual treatment for longtime fans. The script condenses the original book's sweeping plot into sequential panels, keeping Percy's voice and the story's blend of humor, heroism, and loss intact through the war's last act.

Characters

Percy JacksonProtagonist

Demigod son of Poseidon leading the defense of Manhattan as the prophecy comes due.

Luke CastellanAntagonist

Host of the Titan Kronos, conflicted to the end.

KronosAntagonist

The Titan lord besieging Olympus through Luke's body.

Annabeth ChaseSupporting

Daughter of Athena and Percy's closest ally in the final battle.

Grover UnderwoodSupporting

Satyr who marshals nature spirits to the cause.

All characters in The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel

Frequently asked questions

  • What book does The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel adapt?

    It adapts The Last Olympian, the fifth and final book of the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, into full-color comics form.

  • Who created The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel?

    Robert Venditti wrote the adaptation, with illustrations by Orpheus Collar and Antoine Dode, based on Rick Riordan's novel.

  • When was The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel published?

    It was published in 2019, completing the graphic-novel adaptations of the original five Percy Jackson books.

  • What is the story of The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel?

    It follows the demigods defending Manhattan and Mount Olympus against Kronos's Titan army in the climactic battle of the original series, as Percy's prophecy reaches its turning point.

  • Is The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel the last in its series?

    Yes. It is the fifth and final entry in the graphic-novel adaptations of the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians books.

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