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Contains material originally published in single magazine form as Age of Bronze #1-9.
Summary
This new, fully colored edition brings the historical action within the
pages of AGE OF BRONZE to new, greater levels.
Daring heroes,
breathtaking women, betrayals, love and death--the most spectacular war story
ever told: The Trojan War. When a lustful Trojan prince abducts the beautiful
Queen Helen of Sparta, Helen`s husband vows to recover her no matter the cost.
So begins the Trojan War. From far and wide the ancient kings of Greece bring
their ships to join the massive force to pledge their allegiance to High King
Agamemnon. Featuring the greatest of the Greek heroes: Achilles, Odysseus, and
Herakles, along with a cast of thousands. AGE OF BRONZE: A THOUSAND SHIPS
reveals hidden secrets of the characters` pasts, serving up joy and sorrow,
leading up to the brink of war, and foreshadowing the terror to come. Age of
Bronze will be included in a major international exhibition travelling to three
German museums in 2002. The exhibit is centered on the current excavations at
Troy and features Age of Bronze in an exhibit devoted to modern interpretations
of Troy. Age of Bronze has been nominated for numerous Eisner (The comic
industry's Oscar) Awards. Rack it in your mythology and historical fiction
sections for even more sales success.
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“What sets apart Shanower’s graphic novel is the attention to
historical detail, a superb talent as an artist, and a powerful flair for
storytelling... A gripping presentation perfectly suited to a modern
readership.” —Midwest Book Review
