Pompea

In the early 1970s, Italian publisher Edifumetto launched Pompea, a 23-issue fumetti series that blended historical drama with the publisher's signature brand of sensational horror and eroticism. Set in ancient Rome, the series followed the adventures of its titular heroine, a voluptuous and vengeful gladiator, as she navigated a world of political intrigue, supernatural threats, and visceral violence. Though short-lived, Pompea stands as a vivid example of the Italian comics industry's flair for genre-mashing, with lush, dynamic artwork that made it a cult favorite among fans of risqué, pulp storytelling.