Man in Black #1

In "Brush Strokes," Bob Powell crafts a gripping tale set in ancient Rome, where gladiator Gracchus is pushed to rebellion by his wife’s plea against the corrupt Crassius. With the fate of Pompeii looming on the horizon, Gracchus and his companion Ledra flee to safety—unaware of the disaster that will soon consume the very town they seek to escape. The story, written and illustrated by Bob Powell, features a hauntingly detailed cover by the same hand, capturing the tension of a world on the brink.