Cléopâtre, la Reine fatale
Delcourt · 2017–present · 5 issues
About the series
In Cléopâtre, la Reine fatale (2017–present, Delcourt), this five-issue series reimagines the legendary Egyptian queen not as a romantic figure but as a shrewd, ruthless political strategist navigating the treacherous final days of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The creators strip away Hollywood myth to present a Cleopatra who wields seduction, violence, and intellect as equal tools of survival, set against meticulously researched historical backdrops. With its stark, elegant artwork and unflinching character study, the series stands as a modern, revisionist take on a classic figure, appealing to readers who crave historical comics with psychological depth.
