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by Charles R. Smith Jr. In terms of style and content, you are either going to love or hate The Mighty 12, as it is unlike any book on Greek mythology you have ever read. First, the illustrator P. Craig Russell is a well-known artist of comic books. Not surprisingly, the heroes and villains in The Mighty 12 look similar to what one might expect in modern day comics, except they are wearing togas and armor. If that aspect is intriguing to you then you have to contend with the lyric form of the text by Charles R. Smith, Jr ( Rimshots, I Am America, and Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali). For those expecting a retelling of the familiar version of the story of each of the gods, goddesses and mythical creatures featured, The Mighty 12 may shake you up a bit as rhyme and meter are played with in the most unusual fashion. At first, I found it very difficult to concentrate because the format itself was so atypical, but after my brain adjusted to the literary vertigo I seemed to be experiencing, I actually gained some new insight into the lives of some very familiar mythical people. Moreover, a "Did You Know" section at the back of the book provides additional information about each character listed in a more traditional format. Although a bit out of the norm, The Mighty 12 can certainly provide an unforgettable introduction to Greek mythology. |
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The Mighty 12