Missi Dominici

In the alternate-history thriller Missi Dominici (2010–2012, Egmont Ehapa), writer Marcel Le Comte and Thierry Gloris, with artist Benoît Dellac, reimagine a medieval Europe where Charlemagne’s empire is threatened not by barbarians but by a secret war of faith and magic. Over three issues, the series follows the king's elite envoys—the missi dominici—as they investigate a conspiracy that blurs the line between political intrigue and supernatural horror. A compact, atmospheric work, it stands out for its dense historical world-building and Dellac’s moody, detailed art.