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Percy Thieves, a twelve‑year‑old who learns he is the son of the sea‑god Poseidon, is sent to Camp Half‑Blood, a refuge for demigods like himself. There he makes new friends and sets off on a heroic quest to stop a looming war among the Greek gods, safeguarding both mortals and deities alike.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Robert Venditti
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