The author Edouard Coeur visits one of the greatest Greek myths, depicting the often heroic Hercules as a somewhat selfish character. He is a man, ultimately half-human, with a psychology more complex than it seems, entangled in guilt that haunts him since childhood. A deep sadness overtakes him as he crosses the fleeting silhouettes of a woman and her three children.
“Friends or foes, all who cross his path end up stiff and food for worms,” comments Linos, the ghost of his music teacher from childhood.
Flooded with passion and dark humor, this portrait of Hercules is a graphic tempest that offers little respite and often reveals beautiful surprises. This third and final volume completes the epic trilogy and sees the titular hero finally accepting the rewards of a life of deeds, both good and bad.
Pages: 160, Year of Publication: 0317, Dimensions: 17.8x17.8cm
