French author-artist Pommaux offers a solid graphic retelling of the life of Theseus, first published in France. Character bios, pronunciations, and an index round out a handsomely illustrated introduction to a classical hero. -Publishers Weekly Pommaux's illustrations focus on light coloring and shading, making the sometimes brutal story gentle enough for younger audiences. Large splash panels really draw the eye and give a great sense of story, which should help students who may struggle to read the large blocks of text. Teachers looking for a great resource on this myth will be pleased. Added at the end is an in-depth glossary that further explains characters and topics only briefly mentioned in the text, making it an ideal resource for those learning about this myth for the first time. -Booklist A widely appealing tale in which a heroic warrior reclaims his destiny. The full-color art complements and enhances the narrative.

An accessible, informative, and enjoyable read. -School Library Journal Sound effects and wry dialogue . lighten the drama. Pommaux's suggestion that Theseus neglected to change his ship's black sails because he was "distraught" over leaving Ariadne behind is a nice touch. -Kirkus Reviews Absolutely brilliant! Smart and well told -- plus the art is sublime. -Jeff Smith, Author of Bone An ancient story wonderfully retold in a perfectly ancient way, graphically , text and pictures more together than either could be alone. -Jon Scieszka, author of The Stinky Cheese Man Adventure, mythology, and a Minotour! What's not to like! -Frank Cammuso, author of Knights of the Lunch Table.