Artesia

Artesia, launched by Sirius Entertainment in 1999, is a single-issue comic that establishes a rich, mythic fantasy world through its intricate painted artwork and epic scope. Writer and artist Mark Smylie crafts a narrative steeped in medieval-inspired lore, centering on a warrior-priestess navigating a landscape of warring kingdoms and ancient gods. Though brief, this debut issue is notable for its ambitious world-building and lush visual style, marking the start of a series that would expand into a celebrated graphic novel saga.