Author: Joshua Pruett

The Argonauts are the greatest heroes in Greek mythology--brave, forthright, and selfless! Or ARE they? Dive into this funny, action-packed adventure and discover the real heroes: the monsters. Created by NYT bestselling author Joshua Pruett (Last Comics on Earth) and perfect for fans of superheroes and endless jokes.

Gyro and the Argonauts tells the totally (mostly) true story of the first "Greek Geek," a super fanboy vineyard grape-squisher named Gyro (like the sandwich), who learns there's so much more to the maligned monsters of mythology (such as the CYCLOPS, the MINOTAUR, and even MEDUSA herself), and so much less to his favorite heroes (including Perseus, Heracles, and Pegasus) than he ever dreamed. All this happens when he joins the crew of the intrepid Argonauts and learns to never meet your heroes (think: The Avengers, if the Avengers were all buttheads).

This side-splitting, voice-driven, and SUPER OUTRAGEOUS series follows Gyro (pronounced hee-roh) on his journey to become a hero.

In addition to fun, pertinent, and timeless themes, readers will also learn fascinating facts from Greek and Roman mythology (like the fact that Bellerophon, not Perseus, rode Pegasus the flying horse--and no, dear reader, we didn't know that, either!).

With bestselling author Joshua Pruett's hilarious and heartwarming prose, cover illustration by Annie Award-winning storyboard artist and character designer Anthony Holden (Spider-Man: Across the Universe and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, among many more), and beautifully illustrated chapter headers by renowned comic artist Amanda Castillo (Mapmakers and the Flickering Fortress), this series starter is set to be a riotous and thrilling ride aboard the Argo.

Where The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Clash of the Titans, and probably in between some slices of pita, you'll find Gyro and the Argonauts!

"With big laughs, big heart, and big monsters, Gyro and the Argonauts is timeless fun for everyone!" - Max Brallier, sandwich expert and author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Last Kids on Earth
"Gyro and the Argonauts is a hilarious, adventurous, and nail-biting twist on Greek mythology tropes with a well-developed cast of zany characters ... Gyro is the new hero we all need: courageous, monster friending, and true to himself." - Demetra Brodsky, award-nominated author of Last Girls and Dive Smack (and actual Greek)

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 06/17/2025
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781524886417

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2025

About the Author
Joshua Pruett is an Emmy Award-winning TV Writer and New York Times bestselling author, the only human being on Earth to have written for both Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who. Currently working on the widely anticipated return of Disney's Phineas and Ferb, Joshua is perhaps best known for his work as a TV Writer on Milo Murphy's Law, the original feature for Disney Plus, Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe and The Last Kids on Earth, the Emmy Award-winning Netflix animated series based on the bestselling books. He is the coauthor of The Jungle Book: The Strength of the Wolf Is the Pack and Shipwreckers: The Curse of the Cursed Temple of Curses; Or, We Nearly Died A Lot, with Scott Peterson. Joshua is also coauthor of The Last Comics on Earth, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series alongside coauthor Max Brallier, illustrated by Jay Cooper and Douglas Holgate.

Anthony Holden is a cartoonist who works primarily in the feature film industry as a storyboard artist and character designer, and sometimes he gets to draw pictures for books. He lives with his family and a very cute puppy in Washington state.

Amanda Castillo is a comic artist, illustrator, and storyteller who loves to tell warm and heartfelt stories, whether it be through drawings, words, or both. When not creating comics, Amanda enjoys making warm meals for loved ones, tending to plants, and just simply sitting outside.