Demeter and Persephone: Spring Held Hostage

Demeter and Persephone: Spring Held Hostage is a single-issue graphic novel from Lerner Publishing Group, reimagining the classic Greek myth of the seasons through a modern comics lens. Associated with the publisher's Graphic Myths and Legends series, this 2007 release retells the story of Demeter's grief and her daughter's abduction with accessible, panel-driven storytelling. It matters as an early example of Lerner's effort to introduce young readers to mythology through sequential art, offering a concise, visually engaging entry point to a foundational tale.