Borgia

Alejandro Jodorowsky and Milo Manara, two titans of European comics, collaborated on this lavish four-issue series from Kult Editionen (2006–2010), a darkly opulent retelling of the infamous Borgia dynasty. Rather than a dry historical recap, the creators infuse the Renaissance papacy with Jodorowsky’s signature psychosexual intrigue and Manara’s lush, sensuous linework, exploring the family’s ruthless pursuit of power through poison, politics, and passion. It stands as a striking example of auteur-driven historical fiction in comics, where the artists’ distinct visions amplify the era’s decadence and brutality.