Epicurus the Sage
Epicurus the Sage | |
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ISBN 1-4012-0028-1 |
Epicurus the Sage is a two-issue limited series graphic novel, written by William Messner-Loebs, with art by Sam Kieth. The two issues were published in 1989 and 1991 by Piranha Press, the "alternative comics" imprint of DC Comics.
Plot
The book mixes history, mythology, and humor to relate the teachings of Epicurus. The narrative tends to anachronistically show other vaguely contemporary writers and thinkers, such as Aesop (who died two centuries before the historical Epicurus was even born), as backwards, foolish, fascistic, or all three, while the philosophy of Epicurus is portrayed to be more tolerant and humanistic; it is pointed out more than once that Epicurus is one of the only ancient philosophers who would teach women.
Various notable personages, from both history and mythology (e.g. Alcibiades and Zeus), appear as secondary characters.
Issues and reprints
The original run of the comic consisted of two issues:
- #1 – Visiting Hades (1989)
- #2 – The Many Loves of Zeus (1991)
Collected editions
In 2003, both books of the series were reprinted in a
References
- ISBN 1-56308-086-9.