Lore Olympus Webtoon: Read Rachel Smythe’s Award-Winning Greek Romance

The Lore Olympus webtoon, created by the visionary New Zealand artist Rachel Smythe, is a visually stunning, modern retelling of the classic Greek myth of Hades and Persephone. Concluding an epic 280-episode run across three seasons on the WEBTOON platform, this critically acclaimed romance comic brings the ancient Greek pantheon into the 21st century. The stylish and highly immersive narrative explores what the gods do after dark, plunging readers into a vibrant world of wild parties, divine gossip, forbidden love, and intense political drama involving figures like Apollo, Hera, and the tyrannical Titan Kronos. As a young Persephone struggles to master her powers over spring and Hades confronts his deep-seated trauma in the Underworld, their captivating, slow-burn romance takes center stage to save the Mortal Realm. Winner of multiple prestigious accolades—including two Eisner Awards and two Harvey Awards—and successfully published as a series of best-selling graphic novels, the Lore Olympus webtoon is the definitive, emotionally resonant mythological reimagining that every fan of supernatural romance must read.