On the first page of the website you will find an overview of the chapters and the latest news.
Chapter overview:
On the homepage you will find different tiles with a thumbnail for each chapter. So you have them all at a glance. The chapters will be accessible bit by bit! That's why there is not yet an extra thumbnail for each chapter and that's why not all chapters are uploaded yet. The comic is only complete when everything has been uploaded.
In addition, the website uses cookies that always remember where you were up to last time. This means that you will always return directly to the last scene you read when you visit the website.
How can I use the webcomic?
The comic consists of different chapters. Each chapter consists of several strips. A strip is a composition of four pictures, each of which is displayed on your screen. A single image is called a panel (now you can show off to comic geeks, you're welcome).
You can flip through the webcomic as you would with a book by swiping to the left (swipe your finger from right to left side of the screen). This will take you to the next comic strip or page. Above and below each panel you will also find arrows marked 'next' and 'previous' to help you move through the comic strip. Under each comic panel you will find a small text field that displays the literature used in the episode, if applicable.
You will find small Odysseus faces (so-called CIBIs) throughout the comic. Click on them for additional information, such as short explanations in the form of info boxes or a link to a longer background text. . At the top and bottom of the page there is a bar with "main menu", "chapter overview" and "imprint".
Different types of browsers:
Depending on the browser, the website may be displayed differently. The fonts can also be displayed differently by the browser. Basically, the website is programmed so that everything should be displayed correctly in all different kinds of browsers. If you do have problems, try another browser. We have had good experiences with Firefox. In addition, activate the cookies and your javaScript, then everything should work.
Different types of devices:
The website and the comic are primarily programmed and designed for mobile use, i.e. for smartphones. However, you can also read the webcomic on a laptop, tablet or e-reader. If the display is too small for you, simply zoom in a little.
Chapter summaries:
You will find the tab "Chapter summaries" in the menu at the top right and, as the name implies, there is a summary of the contents of the individual chapters.
Bibliography:
If you want to find out more or if you want to read up on something on your own, this is where you will find the literature cited throughout the comic.
Background texts:
Since sometimes there isn't enough space for text in the strips, you can find hyperlinks to background texts in which selected topics are discussed in more detail. You will find the hyperlinks in a box that opens when you click on the Odysseus face. To enable you to read the background texts without having to click through the entire comic, you will find the "background texts" tab in the top right-hand menu, which will take you directly to all the background texts.
About us:
This webcomic was made possible with an incredible amount of sweat, a bit of blood, tears, energy, brain power, cake and, above all, interesting people. On the "about us" page you can find out more about these people, and how to contact them if you are interested.
Introduction:
Because it's always exciting to know where things come from, we've reflected on the process of creating the comic and explain its title in the introduction.
Instagram:
Our comic is about the past, but we still want to keep up with the times. That's why our Instagram account is linked in the footer. We would be very happy if you would leave a like under our posts from time to time. Comments are even more welcome, because on one hand they show us what you like or what you find curious, and on the other hand they have a positive influence on the Instagram algorithms and thus increase our visibility. Of course, there is also room for criticism, praise, further comments, etc. We welcome all messages, as long as the net etiquette is respected and no one intentionally makes discriminatory comments.
Imprint:
Oh dear. The imprint obligation for printed material is about as old as the Bavarian "Reinheitsgebot" (purity law for beer), but it's also important when you go public with a project like this and put it on the internet. In the best case scenario, you use it to find out who to thank for the great work and how to contact us, in the worst case scenario, to complain about it.