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Did you ever have a Greek mythology phase as a kid? I know I did. But with Rachel Smythe’s Lore Olympus and the video game Hades, that love has once again been reawakened for me. In case you haven’t read Lore Olympus, you’re in for a treat, because it really is something special. Written and illustrated by Rachel Smythe, Lore Olympus reimagines the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology with a beautiful romantasy flair. It was originally published on WEBTOON, but is now also available in graphic novel form. Like any great WEBTOON, Lore Olympus is quite a binge-read. And if you’re looking for gifts this holiday season, you’ve come to the right place. 

Currently, a box set of Lore Olympus books 1-3 is available now on Amazon for 57% off for Black Friday. The set is $35.56, down from $82.97. The box set contains hardcover copies of all the books, which makes this an even sweeter deal. As any book lover can tell you, being a voracious reader can be an expensive hobby, and this box set certainly makes it easier on the wallet. 

Lore Olympus has been extremely successful: currently, it is the most-viewed comic on WEBTOON, and it has also won two Eisner Awards (the Oscars of the comic book industry). With the explosion of romantasy books in recent years, Lore Olympus is a perfect fit for fans of the genre who haven’t yet explored graphic novels or comic books yet. 

Interested? Here's where to find your closest local comic store, courtesy of Sweet, and here's a guide to how (and where) to read comics online. If you're looking for the best comics in recent memory, check out the Eisner Awards winners and the Harvey Awards nominees. And if you like free comics, here's everything we know about Free Comic Book Day 2027.