Murena

Set in the decadent, brutal world of Nero’s Rome, Murena (2002–2014, Kult Editionen) is a nine-issue historical epic that charts the rise and fall of the emperor’s shadowy rival. Scripted primarily by Jean Dufaux and Reinhold Reitberger, with lush, atmospheric art by Philippe Delaby, the series immerses readers in political intrigue, gladiatorial combat, and the corrosive lust for power. It stands as a landmark of European historical comics, bringing the grandeur and violence of the ancient world to vivid life.