Percy Jackson & The Olympians: the Lightning Thief Graphic Novel

I’ve always been fascinated by mythology, and Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief gave me fresh perspectives on these timeless stories. The way Rick Riordan weaves mythological elements into a modern setting is both impressive and engaging. The narrative is immersive, full of adventure, and keeps you hooked from beginning to end. It’s not just a story—it’s an experience that makes mythology feel alive and relevant today.

I see a lot of complaints that this is NOT the original novel, and I have to say: Of course it isn't. This is more of a companion piece - a cliff notes version; which is not to say that this is a bad thing. It really isn't. I do agree that it's short; yes, it is. But even the original series itself feels short if, like me, you're somebody who really gets into the stories they read. Also, some parts have been left out. Important parts that set up the future books. But This book just gives the reader the incentive (as it should) to then read (or re-read) the novels themselves, and to then fill the missing parts in and for me, it serves that purpose and then some. The main purpose this companion serves for me is the visual aspect. I love the English language and am actually a linguistics genius, but I have always preferred the visual aspect of media and entertainment. However, while I am one of the few who actually enjoyed the film version (to an extent), I wasn't really pleased with some of the aesthetics, and I did not appreciate some of the casting choices either, Annabeth Chase being one of the bigger ones. With that being said, I was actually ecstatic when I learned that there may possibly be a TV adaptation of the series, and I ordered this set to get an idea of the art style behind the characters, and this novel served that purpose beautifully. I will admit that some of the characters look a little more...developed, for their ages, but it's nice to get an idea of where the TV adaptation can go and, for that, I applaud these graphic novels wholeheartedly.

I understand it had a page count to adhere to, but it cut out a lot from the novels. Like the whole part with Medusa, or the part with the theme park?

Portrays the story from the book in a way that is very enjoyable to read while still being a graphic novel.

I have read a couple of the Percy Jackson books... but my granddaughter? She's INSANE about Percey Jackson, the half-blood camp and other characters in Rick R.'s series. RICK! If you're ever back in San Antonio, please reach out through the Author Portal (I'm a writer, too, you know). I'd love to get a meeting (she would DIE- and she's a prolific reader... you'd be impressed) or at least an autograph.

I personally think that the show is better but the book is still good because the show has more detail and has a better plot

If you want to get into the percy jackson books this is a good way to start as I felt this was way more detailed than the movies. The artwork isn't bad either, so if your someone who likes to watch the movie before reading the book to better visual how the book goes then I would recommend getting this.

Great read and illustrations very well done. Perfect for someone wanting to read Percy Jackson. Very good for young reading g a must read.

It's so pretty 🥺

Perfecto para fans de Percy Jackson y que quieran leer en inglés de forma amena.

Nice product

This book is soooo gooood I love the illustration. I need 6more words so . . . . . . . . . . .. .

Like it because I love comic book