In this graphic novel, Blake A. Hoena presents a pretty complete tale of Perseus, even though his text is sparse. The story is pretty fast-paced as there isn't a great deal of elaboration on each event. Daniel Perez's illustrations provide detail where the text does not.

This graphic retelling of the story of Perseus and Medusa is concentrated and fast-paced. The story begins prior to Perseus’s birth with narration told in text boxes. Once the hero is born, Perseus and his mother, Danae, are cast off by her father, King Acrisius, when it is prophecied that his grandson will cause his death. Mother and son find themselves tossed into the sea, then rescued by Dictys from the island of Seriphus. Life is good for Danae and Perseus until they meet King Polydectes, king of Seriphus. Polydectes falls in love with Danae on first sight, but he sees Perseus as a threat. So, Polydectes tricks him into taking on an impossible task: to bring him the head of Medusa. The story continues with Perseus bravely accepting the challenge, followed by the intervention of many gods and goddesses who aid him.
Colors are clear and bold. The background is muted, enhancing the images in the forefront. When Perseus visits the Gray Witches, their cave is gray and moldy green; the witches’ faces show a decrepit and cruel nature. Yet, when gods and goddesses appear, they are beautiful, illuminated, or larger-than-life. Size of panels indicate value, with larger panels being more important that smaller ones. Text bubbles, text boxes, and comic book style onomatopoeia are used for speech.
This book is an action/adventure with illustrations that are true to the genre. The characters, dynamic and believable, have strong and readable facial expressions. Perseus and Medusa will appeal to fans of mythology in grades 3-6. No prior knowledge of the myth is necessary, and young readers will enjoy the battle between good and evil. A glossary is included at the end of the story, and there is an appendix with information about other mythical monsters and heroic battles.
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