Volume 1 of the most comprehensive, scholarly work on Osiris.

Presents the myth of how Osiris, a god and king of Egypt, is killed by his brother, Set, and how his wife, Isis, searches for his body.

Explains, in graphic novel format, the Egyptian mythology of Osiris and Isis.

Some of the figures profiled here are famous. Ray discusses Imhotep, whom he calls "Egypt's Leonardo"--the royal architect of the Step Pyramid, high priest of the sun cult, and a man of great medical skill.

This is the first book to tell the story of the cult of Osiris from beginning to end.

This is underscored most prominently by the pyramids, which have captured the world's imagination for centuries.

"It's Indiana Jones in space!