Murena

Jean Dufaux and Philippe Delaby's Murena (2007–present, Hjemmet / Egmont) plunges readers into the brutal, decadent world of ancient Rome, chronicling the rise and fall of the emperor Nero through a lens of political intrigue and visceral tragedy. Though only a single issue has been released thus far, the series is already defined by Delaby's lush, historically meticulous artwork and Dufaux's sharp, dramatic scripting, which together capture the era's opulence and savagery. Co-writer Nina Svendsrud joins Dufaux in shaping this grim saga, making it a notable entry for fans of European historical comics who appreciate a slower, more atmospheric descent into tyranny.