Murena - L'Intégrale

Set in the brutal, decadent world of ancient Rome, Murena - L'Intégrale collects the first two volumes of a sweeping historical epic from Dargaud. Written by Jean Dufaux with lush, cinematic art by Philippe Delaby, the series plunges into the bloody aftermath of Emperor Claudius's reign, centering on the fictional patrician Lucius Murena and his entanglement with the ruthless Agrippina. Though this integral edition spans only two issues, it anchors a larger, critically acclaimed saga that meticulously recreates the politics, violence, and passion of Nero's Rome. Its importance lies in its reputation as a benchmark for European historical comics, blending meticulous research with a Shakespearean sense of tragedy.