Apostata

Marvano's Apostata, launched in 2014 through Stripwinkel Alex, is a painted historical comic series that reimagines the dramatic life of the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate. Across seven issues, artist Ken Broeders brings the ancient world to vivid, textured life, while the narrative explores Julian's controversial attempt to reverse Christianity's rise and restore pagan traditions. The series stands out for its lush, painterly visuals and its focus on a complex, often overlooked figure from late antiquity, offering a thoughtful blend of political intrigue and personal struggle.