Dead Romans: An Epic Tale of Love & War is Brought To Life in New Historical Comic Series

Dead Romans: An Epic Tale of Love & War is Brought To Life in New Historical Comic Series

Image Comics has announced an upcoming limited series titled Dead Romans. The historical fiction series chronicles a tale of love & war set in the birth of the Roman Empire. The series comes from rising star comic author Fred Kennedy and artist Nick Marinkovich. Dive into the six-issue adventure that puts the lives of thousands at stake in the crowning of a queen who never asked for the throne. 

Image comics’ description of Dead Romans reads: 

“In Dead Romans, lush, beautiful illustrations bring to life a brutal tale of love and war from the birth of the Roman Empire. the Empire that butchers his people. He wants to make a queen of the woman he loves, Honoria, a fellow slave. Now, fifty thousand Romans will die to give her a throne she never asked for…or wanted”

“I was nervous about this book, because at its core it really is a love story. With the wrong artist that aspect could get lost amid the mud and violence,” said Kennedy. “But Nick really understood the tone, and he brought that emotion to life. It’s a brutal story, told with some of the most beautiful panels I’ve ever seen. I am VERY proud (and lucky) to have been part of this team.”

Marinkovich added: “This isn’t a history lesson. It’s therapy—the kind that reminded me why I was a fan before I ever picked up a brush—and Fred’s a time traveler. He’s taking us back to a moment in time, and immersing us in the raw battle scars that went with it. It’s a trip to be on board, and I’m just trying to keep up…

Dead Romans #1 will be available at your favorite local comic shop and digitally on March 29, 2023. 

Check out the preview below: 

Source: Image Comics