![]() ![]() The powerful superhero quality is evident throughout the tale, where gods and goddesses resemble superheroes. Judicious use of red text reinforces the evil voice of Sekhmet. ![]() For example, historical images in monochromatic shades of silver, copper, and blue visually distinguish the old kingdoms. ![]() The full-color art has a slick, luminous quality, enhancing the magical elements. The book has a cinematic feel, with excellent aerial shots, images revealed from unique points of view, and action delineated by slanted panels. Their quest takes them to major world cities, where they learn of their family heritage as Egyptian magicians who seek to destroy evil forces throughout civilization. Gr 4–8-In this graphic adaptation of the first book in the "Kane Chronicles" series (Hyperion), Sadie and Carter Kane search for their missing father, an archaeologist specializing in Egyptian antiquities. ![]()
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