Punderworld Volume 1

by Linda Sejic

Overview

Hades and Persephone's love-struck misadventures are reimagined in this Greek tale-turned-relatable romantic comedy as seen on Webtoons!

The classic tale of Greek mythology, but 100% more awkwardly relatable. Hades is the officious, antisocial ruler of the Underworld; Persephone, daughter of Demeter, is an earth goddess of growth and renewal - they've been crushing on each other for the past two centuries.

But when a festival (and a little liquid courage) present an opportunity to put an end to their olympian will-they-won't-they, a meddlesome pantheon and several titanic misassumptions threaten to give every god in the sky the wrong impression... and leave their romance dead before it can bloom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534320727
Publisher:	Image Comics
Publication date:	08/31/2021
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	93,728
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	16 - 18 Years

About the Author

Linda Sejic is based in Croatia, and often writes or draws works for Top Cow Productions.

Editorial Reviews

07/19/2021

Sejic (the Blood Stain series) adds a playful entry to the trend of updated Greek myths (from Percy Jackson to Lore Olympus) with this riff that drafts Hades and Persephone into a down-to-earth romantic dramedy. Hades and Persephone’s romance finally begins to blossom after 200 years of attempted flirting, while Demeter, Persephone’s mother, worries about her daughter’s rebellion. Hades and Zeus’s brotherly banter and Demeter and Persephone’s strained relationship help deepen the characterizations. The contemporary character art is accessible, with cute touches like Zeus’s glowing thunderbolt crown. Sejic leans into the luxury of Mount Olympus, showcasing the plant-growing powers of Persephone, contrasted by the cold dark depths of Hades. Cameos by other members of the Olympic pantheon combine to create a mythological world that feels complete. There are some technical flaws, such as a tendency to digitally blur backgrounds, which becomes repetitive. Still, this entry boasts charm in a crowded category. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"This is worth it for the gorgeous art alone, but it also has cute characters, fun interactions, and a great start to a sweet Hades and Persephone romance that I’m loving so far and looking forward to more of!"

Metaphors and Moonlight

"If you like star-crossed romance, have a passing interest in Greek mythology, or just fancy a solid read, Punderworld might be the book for you."

Bigger Than Capes

"Šejic is able to capture minute expressions on all of the characters that bring this to life and make the whole thing feel more like you're watching an animated movie. The colors are wonderfully vivid and are captivating during the reading experience."

Graphic Library