Athena #4

In "Act 1 / Scene 4 Beginning to See the Light," Athena seeks a medical check-up from Hephaestus, while Serpenteena attempt a performance at a bowling alley. After a ride home from university, Hephaestus and Kallie learn that Jay suspects Athena may have answered a modeling want ad—setting up a quiet but intriguing shift in the story’s momentum. Written and illustrated by Dean Hsieh, this 1996 issue blends surreal character moments with a grounded, character-driven tone, all rendered in Hsieh’s distinctive style, with the cover also by Hsieh.