Empire

A single oversized comic from 1978, Empire was a lavishly painted graphic novel from Berkley Books that fused science fiction with political intrigue. Written by acclaimed author Samuel R. Delany and illustrated by Howard V. Chaykin, the story presents a future where a decadent galactic empire is manipulated by a powerful, secretive corporation. Its ambitious scope and painterly artwork made it a landmark early example of the American graphic novel format.