Murena

In the ancient world of Nero’s Rome, Murena (1998–present, Splitter) is a sweeping historical epic from writer Jean Dufaux and artist Philippe Delaby, later joined by writer Géraldine Kortmann. With Delaby’s lush, detailed art and Dufaux’s intricate plotting, the series immerses readers in the political intrigue, brutality, and passion of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, centering on the rise of a fictional rival to the infamous emperor. A masterwork of European bande dessinée, it matters for its scholarly yet visceral approach to Roman history and its enduring, multi-decade saga.