Bestiarius

In the brutal arenas of ancient Rome, a gladiator known as Bestiarius fights not for glory, but for survival against monstrous beasts. This Panini Brasil series, running from 2016 to 2019 across seven issues, is a visceral historical fantasy that blends bloody spectacle with political intrigue. Most associated with writer Marcelo D'Salete, the comic reimagines the classic gladiator narrative through a distinctly Brazilian lens, exploring themes of resistance and empire. Its concise, self-contained story makes it a powerful, standalone entry in the modern historical comics landscape.