Dead Romans

In Dead Romans (2023–present, Image), writer Fred Kennedy and artist Nickolas S. Marra craft a historical drama set in the waning days of the Roman Empire, following a Germanic warrior and a Roman soldier caught in a brutal collision of cultures. The series explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the human cost of empire through its intimate, character-driven lens. With its debut issue, this Image Comics title offers a fresh, grounded take on ancient history, distinguished by Marra’s evocative artwork and Kennedy’s sharp, emotional storytelling. It matters for its unflinching look at the personal stakes behind epochal conflict.