Cléopâtre, la Reine fatale #5

Part of Delcourt's Les Reines de Sang ("Queens of Blood") series, this fifth volume of Cléopâtre, la Reine Fatale by Thierry Gloris and Joël Mouclier presents a striking cover: Cleopatra draped languidly across an ornate throne, a serpent coiled in her hand, while a powerful winged deity looms behind her in the shadows of an Egyptian hall flanked by golden torches. The imagery perfectly captures the series' blend of ancient grandeur and dangerous allure that has made this French historical comics line so compelling. A handsome 2023 addition to the saga for fans of richly rendered historical drama.