HISTORY COMICS Issue #2 - Story of The Marathon Run
by Steve Carol
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From #1 New York Times best-selling author, Matthew Inman, aka The Oatmeal, comes this hilarious, beautiful, poignant collection of comics and stories about running, eating, and one cartoonist's reasons for jogging across mountains until his toenails fall off. Containing over 70 pages of never-before-seen material, including "A Lazy Cartoonist's Guide to Becoming a Runner" and "The Blerch's Guide to Dieting," this book also comes with Blerch race stickers. "All runners wonder, at some point or a
Our Review
This graphic novel brings ancient Greek history to life by tracing the incredible true story behind the marathon run, starting with the legendary messenger Pheidippides and his fateful dash from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens. The comic book format makes the historical events accessible and visually engaging for young readers, blending dynamic action sequences with factual storytelling about ancient Greek warfare and culture. It transforms a pivotal moment in world history into a fast-paced, character-driven narrative that feels more like an adventure than a textbook lesson.
What sets this historical comic apart is its ability to connect a modern sporting event to its dramatic ancient origins, helping children understand the real human story behind a race they may have heard of. The vivid illustrations and clear, compelling storytelling will particularly appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers who might be intimidated by traditional history books. This is an excellent resource for making ancient civilizations tangible and exciting, proving that history is full of stories just waiting to be discovered.
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