Die Adler Roms

Set in the waning years of the Roman Empire, this German-published series from Carlsen Comics follows a young Germanic warrior captured and trained as a gladiator, only to be drawn into a web of imperial intrigue and rebellion. Spanning five issues from 2009 to 2017, it is a lavishly illustrated historical epic, with Enrico Marini serving as both primary writer and artist, crafting a visually striking narrative of loyalty, freedom, and the clash of cultures. Marini’s dynamic, painterly style and the collaboration with co-writer Marcel Le Comte give the series a distinctive, cinematic feel that stands out in European comics. It matters as a compelling, self-contained saga that brings ancient Rome to vivid life through the lens of a foreigner’s struggle for identity and survival.