The Iliad

In 2019, Candlewick Press launched this single-volume graphic novel adaptation of Homer’s epic, brought to life by the acclaimed artist Gareth Hinds. Hinds, who both adapted and illustrated the work, rendered the Trojan War’s sweeping battles and personal tragedies in vivid watercolor and ink, making the ancient poem accessible to a modern comics audience. As a standalone work, it stands as a definitive visual retelling of a foundational text, showcasing the power of the graphic novel medium to interpret classic literature.