Pax Romana
Image · 2009 · 1 issue
About the series
In Pax Romana (2009–present, Image), Jonathan Hickman crafts a taut, time-travel political thriller where a futuristic military force is sent back to ancient Rome to reshape history. This single-issue series, a dense and visually striking one-shot, explores the paradoxes of altering the past and the unintended consequences of wielding absolute power. Hickman’s signature conceptual ambition and intricate design work make this a standout meditation on empire, causality, and the hubris of control.