Aulbook Greek and Roman Mythology The Odyssey Special Edition | Volume Composition and Overlap Check

The Aulbook 《Greek and Roman Mythology: The Odyssey Special Edition》 is an educational comic written by Park Si-yeon and illustrated by Choi Woo-bin, published on August 19, 2026. Because it is a special omnibus edition that re-edits parts of the existing 28-volume series along with volumes 29 and 30 into a single book, households that already own the full set should first check the overlapping content before purchasing.

If you own volumes 29 and 30, check the overlap first

According to the publisher's official introduction, this special edition re-edits and bundles parts of the existing 28 volumes together with volumes 29 and 30. If you already own both volumes 29 and 30 in full, the special edition is an omnibus that replaces that content, so the reason to buy it new shrinks considerably.

The ambiguous case is volume 28. It is only stated that "some parts" are included, so to know exactly which chapters and how much of them are included, you need to place the special edition's table of contents side by side with the individual volume's table of contents and compare the overlapping chapters one by one. This detailed scope of overlap cannot be confirmed from the publisher's introduction alone.

A table of contents in one book, from the Cicones to the return to Ithaca

The table of contents runs through 20 chapters, starting with the episode of the Cicones and ending with the return to Ithaca, with educational pages appended at the back of the book. It is organized so that you can survey the major events of The Odyssey from beginning to end in a single volume.

If you are curious about where these chapters fall in the flow of the original epic, you can also refer to the Odyssey plot summary. In particular, the reason the raid on the Cicones in the first chapter serves as the starting point of the narrative becomes clearer if you first grasp the character relationships of the Trojan War.

This is a children's adaptation, not Homer's original text

This book is an educational comic that restructures the story for young readers, not a complete translation of the 24 books of Homer's Odyssey. The fact that it does not contain the original sentences or detailed development as-is is the point where its value differs depending on your purpose of purchase.

If it is an introduction for a child encountering mythology for the first time, the comic format is actually an advantage, but if the goal is studying the original text, you should choose a complete translation separately. If you encountered moments like Circe's warning or the sea god's interference in the comic edition, a natural progression is to check the role of Athena and why Poseidon blocked the homecoming on the original-text side first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can one special edition volume replace volumes 29 and 30?

According to the official introduction, the content of volumes 29 and 30 is re-edited and included in this book, so if that content is your goal, one special edition volume can replace the two. However, to be certain of exactly which parts of volume 28 are included, you need to compare directly with the individual volume's table of contents.

How does this book differ from a complete translation of the original?

As an edition adapted as a children's educational comic, it does not contain the sentences and structure of the complete 24-book translation of Homer's original. If your goal is to read the original as-is, you should choose a complete translation rather than the comic special edition.

Is it cheaper to buy it used?

The list price of 22,000 won is based on the publisher's stated price, and the actual selling price varies by retailer. However, used market prices are an area that fluctuates depending on condition and the time of transaction, so how much the special edition sells for used must be checked directly at the actual time of purchase.