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The Hero Book One Hardcover – Illustrated, July 7, 2015
by
David Rubin
(Author, Illustrator),
John Arcudi
(Introduction)
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"Welcome David Rubín to the table. He is a big talent and the real deal. The Hero is a strong statement of intent.”—Paul Pope (creator of Battling Boy)
In ancient Greece the first superhero was born. Heracles, the son of Zeus, came into the world with strength, charm, and a fighting spirit.
Groundbreaking storyteller David Rubín (Illustrator on Paul Pope's The Rise of Aurora West) reexamines the life of the world's greatest champion in The Hero, chronicling Heracles's incredible adventures, from his innocent boyhood to his meteoric rise to popularity as he tackles the Twelve Labors. It is a journey tempered by a steady decay that never relieves him of his heroic burden. And it is this burden that becomes his only grip on reality as Heracles edges toward his fateful end.
Introduction by John Arcudi (B.P.R.D., The Creep)!
In ancient Greece the first superhero was born. Heracles, the son of Zeus, came into the world with strength, charm, and a fighting spirit.
Groundbreaking storyteller David Rubín (Illustrator on Paul Pope's The Rise of Aurora West) reexamines the life of the world's greatest champion in The Hero, chronicling Heracles's incredible adventures, from his innocent boyhood to his meteoric rise to popularity as he tackles the Twelve Labors. It is a journey tempered by a steady decay that never relieves him of his heroic burden. And it is this burden that becomes his only grip on reality as Heracles edges toward his fateful end.
Introduction by John Arcudi (B.P.R.D., The Creep)!
- Print length280 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDark Horse Books
- Publication dateJuly 7, 2015
- Dimensions6.99 x 0.93 x 9.72 inches
- ISBN-101616556706
- ISBN-13978-1616556709
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About the Author
David Rubin was was born in Orense, Spain on October 19, 1977. He is an animator and cartoonist. After studying graphic design, David Rubin worked in an animation studio. He then went on to co-direct the film The Spirit of the Forest (2008). At the same time, he founded the collective Polaqia in 2001 and collaborated with Golfiño, La Voz de Galicia and other magazines. The author lives in Orense, Spain.
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- Publisher : Dark Horse Books; Illustrated edition (July 7, 2015)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 280 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1616556706
- ISBN-13 : 978-1616556709
- Item Weight : 2 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.99 x 0.93 x 9.72 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #811,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #685 in Graphic Novel Adaptations
- #1,241 in Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels
- #1,472 in Dark Horse Comics & Graphic Novels
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
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It is mind boggling how they could have made a spectacular book one and an actual piece of trash with book two. Trust me. Get volume one and don’t even think about volume two. It is disgusting. And this is coming from a fan of comic books with violence and gore. David Rubin disappointed me so much with part two.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2015
Why I read it:The number one reason why I picked it up is the art. Open to any page and bask in its beauty. The page I happened to turn to had a man (who turned out to be Hercules) in an Apollo clothing line ad. Myth combined with modern? Sign me up.
What I thought: Honestly, David Rubin could have told me anything with that sleek, clean art and I would have loved it. Barry Trotter, Harry Potter parody? Yeah. I still would have loved it.
David Rubin has such a unique and clean style. He uses a lot of bold lines and solid colors. I’ve seen his art before but this is the first story I’ve read and it was an amazing starting point for me. I’m going to devotedly follow his work after this.
As for the story itself, it’s pretty good. It’s a unique retelling of Hercules’s twelve labors. I really liked the tech aspect of it. It was just the right amount of monitors, cell phones, and motorcycles in ancient Greece to throw you off but not detract from the story.
If I take the art away from the story then this was just pretty good, nothing to write home about. But combined with the art, it’s really something special.
What I thought: Honestly, David Rubin could have told me anything with that sleek, clean art and I would have loved it. Barry Trotter, Harry Potter parody? Yeah. I still would have loved it.
David Rubin has such a unique and clean style. He uses a lot of bold lines and solid colors. I’ve seen his art before but this is the first story I’ve read and it was an amazing starting point for me. I’m going to devotedly follow his work after this.
As for the story itself, it’s pretty good. It’s a unique retelling of Hercules’s twelve labors. I really liked the tech aspect of it. It was just the right amount of monitors, cell phones, and motorcycles in ancient Greece to throw you off but not detract from the story.
If I take the art away from the story then this was just pretty good, nothing to write home about. But combined with the art, it’s really something special.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2015
After reading the terribly disappointing ODY-C, The Hero by David Rubin is an excellent breath of Greek-mythological fresh air. It's a unique, bizarre retelling of the story of Heracles, with odd, modern/futuristic props. The world building doesn't quite keep up with the style, but the whole thing is a lot of easy-to-read fun. The cartooning is expressive, with a gorgeous, poppy color palette, and the writing never gets in the way of the familiar and comfortable narrative. This book is pretty and fun to read, and while it may not be terribly heady or complicated, it is worth a pick-up for fans of the weird. Also Wonder Woman is like, a main character. So that's kind of neat.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016
What I really like about this book is the artwork, but the futruistic retelling and its close attention to the source materials make it truly unique to behold. David Rubin does a great job showing us the difficulty and strain heroism and rigid adherence to a cause can take on an individual as they grow. What is phenomenal is the futuristic re-telling of a classic tale while making modern observations about the true nature of Heracles heroism and the role Fate/Obedience plays in his drive to save others.
If you enjoy the first installment then you will also like the continuation of the story. What comes across as simple naivety in Heracles character develops more fully in Book Two. However, this one stands on its own and both have something really superior to offer when compared to other graphic novels that came out this year.
If you enjoy the first installment then you will also like the continuation of the story. What comes across as simple naivety in Heracles character develops more fully in Book Two. However, this one stands on its own and both have something really superior to offer when compared to other graphic novels that came out this year.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
A retelling of the labors of Hercules, mashing up ancient Greece with the modern world. The book is a riot; non-stop action with dynamic art. Fans of Jeff Smith or Paul Pope will love this.
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