Age of Bronze #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis first volume of Eric Shanower's meticulously researched retelling of the Trojan War collects the opening chapters of the saga, from the courtship of Helen to the mustering of the Greek fleet at Aulis. Shanower blends classical sources with archaeological detail, presenting a grounded, character-driven epic that avoids superhero tropes in favor of historical drama. The collection includes issues #1–9 of the original Image Comics series, along with extensive back matter on the mythic and historical background.
"A Thousand Ships" launches with a bold reimagining of the Trojan War’s origins, told with meticulous care by Eric Shanower, who writes, draws, inks, and letters the entire issue. From Paris discovering his true lineage to the Achaean forces assembling and the hunt for the elusive Achilles, the story unfolds with mythic weight and grounded detail. The full creative vision is unified under Shanower’s hand, both in the interior art and his striking cover.
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The story of the events leading up to the Trojan War: Paris learning of his true parentage and wooing Helen, the gathering of the Achaean army, and the search for Achilles's hiding place.
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