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User Reviews
What a premise: high school for the “teenaged demigod” crowd. This tale is entertaining on quite a few levels.
It delivers a manga experience with some American sensibilities that, frankly, elevates this work over many other manga titles. Truly, I believe that Pantheon High achieved what I have been hoping to see for a very long time: an OEL book that is superior to many of the TOKYOPOP manga fare.
Perhaps the source of this opinion is somewhat tainted: I grew up reading superhero comic books and I still do. I’ve been getting into manga and manhwa slowly over the past 3 years and enjoying quite a few of the books that I bring home. My love for American comics and my growing fascination with manga have created a unique dilemma: I see where each one is weaker than the other.
I wish my American comics were more like manga: faster, more energetic, more out there in terms of taking storytelling risks that I haven’t seen before. But I also wish manga was more like American comics: storylines that go somewhere faster, with a large cast and that wastes no time exposing me to their particular version of their world.
I've felt that both of these goals have been reached in only two series that I’ve read: Lone Wolf and Cub and Planetes.
Add Pantheon High to that list.
It’s a fun read that is chock full of mythological references while depicting a varied and diverse version of 90210 starring the children of the gods. I read this first volume and was pleasantly surprised by the art. It looks and feels right. The artists are more than qualified to deliver the story in a style that says “I’m manga!” and with a density of storytelling not frequently seen in American or manga titles as of late. The artwork reminds me of the art in I”S in a good way, as it’ll pull you in just as easil
It delivers a manga experience with some American sensibilities that, frankly, elevates this work over many other manga titles. Truly, I believe that Pantheon High achieved what I have been hoping to see for a very long time: an OEL book that is superior to many of the TOKYOPOP manga fare.
Perhaps the source of this opinion is somewhat tainted: I grew up reading superhero comic books and I still do. I’ve been getting into manga and manhwa slowly over the past 3 years and enjoying quite a few of the books that I bring home. My love for American comics and my growing fascination with manga have created a unique dilemma: I see where each one is weaker than the other.
I wish my American comics were more like manga: faster, more energetic, more out there in terms of taking storytelling risks that I haven’t seen before. But I also wish manga was more like American comics: storylines that go somewhere faster, with a large cast and that wastes no time exposing me to their particular version of their world.
I've felt that both of these goals have been reached in only two series that I’ve read: Lone Wolf and Cub and Planetes.
Add Pantheon High to that list.
It’s a fun read that is chock full of mythological references while depicting a varied and diverse version of 90210 starring the children of the gods. I read this first volume and was pleasantly surprised by the art. It looks and feels right. The artists are more than qualified to deliver the story in a style that says “I’m manga!” and with a density of storytelling not frequently seen in American or manga titles as of late. The artwork reminds me of the art in I”S in a good way, as it’ll pull you in just as easil
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ANGELICBLAZE
03.09.2008 08:00 AM
I liked this book. Although i havent read volume 2 becuz I havent seen it in the library i liked this series! dont know why but hey you never know
GOTHCHICK896
24.04.2008 08:00 AM
Very nice concept but I think the addition of chibis would make it cuter... Nah it's still great!
FZYKTY
23.04.2008 08:00 AM
This is really good, cant wait until next chapter
JKNARUTO
26.03.2008 08:00 AM
Okay I read the first three chapters and they were good execpt for some degrading parts to women. But oh well. But when I start manga I have to finish it. So its bothering me since Im at place where I cant get my fruits basket and this new series. Does anyone kno if sam's goodies sell manga still? i hope so since that is the only store that is here. Anyways... I think that it is good so far.
SUGARGIRL
16.03.2008 08:00 AM
oh my goddess this looks pretty kewl actually...since my teach knows the author...hmmm...wonder if i can get it for free or somethin LOVE YA! ^^
XOLIVEYOUXX
09.03.2008 09:00 AM
yea i dont like it because i like guns and action actually i dont kno how i got to this link..... (xx*)
LOSER000
24.02.2008 08:00 AM
The book was better then I expected, which I thought would be lame. On my scale it would be ok I guess.
HEROESFANGIRL66
22.02.2008 08:00 AM
I really enjoyed the unique concept of demigods and whatnot- not waht I expected! Can't wait for more chapters! (Although I wish Aziza wasn't so predictable. Before I read this chapter I was actually really looking forward to her character.)
MAVERICKKAY
17.02.2008 08:00 AM
*agrees with mals 100%*
DIGIPHANTOM
07.02.2008 08:00 AM
Real fun :)
ZEDR
18.01.2008 08:00 AM
great
CARMENCITA001
13.01.2008 08:00 AM
ok I hit the button for the 8 day of the tp contest givaway and it led me here......
BECCANLARGO21
20.12.2007 08:00 AM
Same here.
PIKACHU562
20.12.2007 08:00 AM
now what the h3ll???? Is it cause theres a pod cast about whoopdie freaking do......seriously maybe it was a bad nav. link or something.....
BECCANLARGO21
20.12.2007 08:00 AM
WHAT THE F***!!
XINOX
20.12.2007 08:00 AM
I'll be honest. I'm a nerd, geek, otaku, WHATEVER. I've read about/studied mythology for years (especially Greek) and I LOVE any type of series be it novel or manga format that has mythology as it's theme. That being said, Pantheon High disappointed me. The art is alright but the storyline jumps all over the place. It seems like you can't even tell what's happening until you read through 6 times. Normally I have nothing against fan service because I figure every 13 year old boy needs to get his fix somewhere but dammit do we have to have full grade smut on almost EVERY page? If I could remake this manga I would firstly take out at least 40% of the smut (since I pity those boys with their fixes) and slow down the overall storyline so we can understand what's happening. Gives the characters more background and development. All in all Pantehon High ranks a 4 on my scale. Not worth the list price, just rent it. No offense meant to the creators OR Tokyopop.
MALS
10.12.2007 08:00 AM
It was a pretty cool manga
ALCHEMYST
07.12.2007 08:00 AM
Hard to enjoy when the whole manga is just the author being sick...
DIGIPHANTOM
13.11.2007 08:00 AM
Awsome! Can't wait to read the the whole volume.
LULUSLOVE
03.11.2007 08:00 AM
I haven't read many of tokyopop's manga, but i just can't wait for the 2nd!
MUFF2007
30.10.2007 08:00 AM
this is one of the coolest manga ever
LWANDOMOSHANI
25.10.2007 08:00 AM
weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M NOT A RETARD !!!!!!!!!!
NINETAILEDFOX3514
13.10.2007 08:00 AM
weeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M NOT A RETARD!!!!!!!!!!
IHATEANIME
13.10.2007 08:00 AM
weeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M NOT A RETARD!!!!!!!
IHATEANIME
13.10.2007 08:00 AM
I love it!!!
AYAME14
13.10.2007 08:00 AM
nice job congrats!
MIMICAKES1234
13.10.2007 08:00 AM
I think 2/12/08. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
IHATEANIME
12.10.2007 08:00 AM
I think 2/12/08. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
IHATEANIME
12.10.2007 08:00 AM
argh! dial-up sucks, and i really want to read this. :(
THUMPERKA
12.10.2007 08:00 AM
WHERE IS VOLUME 2 ......
ANIMEAQUA
08.10.2007 08:00 AM
when does volume 2 come out
TITAN86
04.10.2007 08:00 AM
I'm glad to see people are enjoying volume 1! I'm putting the final touches on volume 2 dialogue right now and I can't wait to see it hit shelves in February. Steven and Megumi have almost finished the illustrations and they've drawn a beautiful book!!
PAULBENJAMIN
27.09.2007 08:00 AM
I WANT VOLUME 2 NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CUBANPRINCESS09
24.09.2007 08:00 AM
Volume 2 is set for the 18th of february 2008. Thanks to all the people who are eagerly waiting for volumes 2 and 3!
STEVENCUMMINGS
23.09.2007 08:00 AM
get volume 2 out now!
ANIMEGIRL506
22.09.2007 08:00 AM
Eh, :/ The font was really hard to read especially on their report cards. The pace was kind of awkward to, especially when introducing all new characters. Good job though.
SCAREXXBEAR
15.09.2007 08:00 AM
Not trying to be an awful person, but I hated this alot....I sold it to my friend and I am a happier person not to have it on my bookshelf.
XXROKIXX
12.09.2007 08:00 AM
Does anyone know when Volume 2 comes out? I just bought the first one and I love it and I want to see when the next volume comes out.
MANGANERD
11.09.2007 08:00 AM
I love this! Its really great!
SHADOWEMPRESS1
01.09.2007 08:00 AM
I love this book! I can't wait for volume 2!
BLUEFLAMECRYSTAL
01.09.2007 08:00 AM
I've read a few pages and I most say it looks awesome.
ANIMEPRNCSS
26.08.2007 08:00 AM
o.o This looks good.
MRSYOSHIKOHATAKE
25.08.2007 08:00 AM
finally theyve blended my two favorite pasions mythology and manga! ive read some pages and its good!
ARANHA
25.08.2007 08:00 AM
It's ok but not really as gd as i thought it would be...
SORASKY
24.08.2007 08:00 AM
i can't wait for it to get to where i live!!!!!!!
PHANTOMSPECTAR13
23.08.2007 08:00 AM
is this actually good i am new to all this and i dont want to buy rubbish lol
BERSERKERBEYONDFOREVER
19.08.2007 08:00 AM
i love this
ZEBABY
17.08.2007 08:00 AM
yippy !! its book
TOKYOMASTER2345
15.08.2007 08:00 AM
it's really not all that good...
HECKYES2727
14.08.2007 08:00 AM