Athena #5
In "Act 1 / Scene 5 Lazybone," Athena navigates the absurdity of modern life while her friends quietly investigate her whereabouts. As Kallie and Herma discuss the strange retirement of the Olympian gods, Athena takes on a series of odd jobs—only to find herself drawn into another clash at Dionysus’s club, where she’s unexpectedly hired as a bouncer. Written and illustrated by Dean Hsieh, this 1996 issue blends mythic undertones with everyday chaos, all rendered in the creator’s distinct style, with the cover by Dean Hsieh capturing the scene’s electric tension.
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Athena's friends spy on her to find out where she is working. Kallie talks to Herma about why the Olympian gods are retiring. Athena tries out different McJobs. The band go to Dionysus’s club, where Athena has another fight & gets hired as a bouncer.
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