Katmandu: Velites and Hoplites

In the mid-1990s, Shanda Fantasy Arts launched Katmandu: Velites and Hoplites, a single-issue comic that reimagines ancient warfare through a fantastical lens. Artist Terrie Smith brings the gritty, mythic world of elite soldiers and shield-bearers to life, blending historical inspiration with speculative adventure. Though brief, this standalone issue stands as a distinctive artifact of its era, showcasing Smith’s detailed storytelling within a unique, independent publisher’s vision.