Empire

A short-lived but impactful four-issue miniseries from Delcourt, Empire (2006–2016) is a French sci-fi epic that imagines a world where the Roman Empire never fell, persisting into the present day. The story follows a young legionary caught in a sprawling, alternate-history conflict that blends ancient Roman aesthetics with modern technology and political intrigue. Best known for its striking, detailed artwork and its ambitious world-building, the series offers a dense, visually rich take on a classic "what if" scenario. It matters as a concise, self-contained example of European comics' flair for high-concept historical speculation.