Lore Olympus

A modern, lushly illustrated webcomic-turned-print series from Random House, Lore Olympus reimagines the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone as a contemporary romantic drama. Running from 2021 to the present across nine issues, the series is defined by Rachel Smythe’s singular, vibrant art style and her sensitive, character-driven storytelling. It matters for its massive online popularity and its fresh, emotionally resonant take on classical mythology, centering the often-overlooked agency and perspective of Persephone.