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Trojan War                                   Trade Paperback
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artist: Miguel Sepulveda
Inker: Jason Martin
Colorist: Arthur Fujita
Letterer: Dave Sharpe
Editors: Nathan Cosby, Michael Horwitz, Ralph Macchio & Joe Quesada
Cover by: Dennis Calero

The judgment of Paris, when three vain goddesses vied for a golden prize-and the result would one day be the destruction of Troy! The kidnapping-or elopement-of Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships! Achilles-Hector-Ajax-Odysseus-Aeneas-Penthesileia the Amazon Queen-Memnon of Ethiopia-the greatest warriors of an Age of Heroes! The ten-year siege of Ilium-the wooden horse that ended it all-and the Greeks’ perilous, often fatal voyages homeward! The most magnificent post-Homeric accounts have been combined and adapted by award-winning writer Roy Thomas and Iliad artist Miguel Angel Sepulveda-to tell, for the first time ever in graphic novel form, the full gory and glorious story of The Trojan War.

Story/Spoilers
In part #1, Based on the Epic Cycle and other ancient sources. This is the tale not told in The Iliad and The Odyssey of Zeus’ plans with Themis, the god of justice, to bring about the Trojan War to kill off an excess of mankind. This is a fascinating exploration of the very roots of the most famous conflict in antiquity. Brought to you by the lauded team of Roy Thomas scripter and Miguel Sepulveda responsible for the recent Illustrated adaptation of The Iliad. This is the invaluable companion piece to those aforementioned twin pillars of Greek literature that have withstood the test of ages. Don’t miss this first issue!

Next in part #2, The war begins! The Greeks send envoys to the Trojans to demand the return of Helen, but they are rebuffed. The Greeks land at Troy, led by Achilles, and drive the Trojans back. But Achilles rushes into the city alone and is slain by an arrow shot by Paris. This war, it seems, will never end.

Next in part #3, This is a truly crucial issue as the man whose actions began the greatest conflict of ancient times, Paris, is slain in battle, leaving the woman he adored alone. And the invading Greeks make their most daring attempt to infiltrate the city of Troy and conquer it with—the Trojan Horse!

Next in part #4, At last-an awe-inspiring retelling of perhaps the most famous scene from ancient Greek literature! The Trojans are unsure what to do with the wooden horse left inside their city’s walls. Some want to burn it, others to dedicate it to the goddess Athena. Then, the Greek warriors emerge from the horse and sack Troy itself! The triumphant Greek army sails away as a vengeful Athena plans to destroy them on the high seas! Thus is born the legend of the Trojan Horse!

Finally in part #5, The concluding chapter in the series ties all the events together, as writer Roy Thomas draws on a variety of ancient sources to weave this compelling tale. In the aftermath of the devastation of the city of Troy, the Greeks sail away, though Agamemnon stays on in Troy’s ruins for a time to appease the anger of Athena. Finally, King Menelaus returns home safely with the beautiful Helen, whose lover Paris, is dead. She is the catalyst who began the conflict, the woman whose face launched a thousand ships.

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Trojan War (2009) Issues #1-5.  Marvel Comics

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First Printing
Publisher: Marvel Worldwide, Inc.
Publication Date: 2010
Format: FC, 120 pages, TPB, 8.75″ x 5.75″
ISBN-10: 0785138633
ISBN-13: 9780785138631

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is New & Unread.  Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Trojan War and/or Greek Mythology collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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