Athéna #4

From Bayard Presse's BD Kids line comes this delightful fourth volume of Athéna, subtitled Les 12 travaux tordus de la pythie — promising a charmingly chaotic spin on mythological labors. The cover, by Sibylline, Bagères, and Voyelle, sets a wonderfully comic tone: a wide-eyed Athena is hilariously beset by a coiling snake, a ferocious lion, and a barrel, all piling onto her at once against a bright teal backdrop. With its playful art style and a looming monster shadow adding just a touch of drama, this 2021 release looks like a treat for young readers who enjoy their Greek mythology with a healthy dose of slapstick.