Rex Mundi

Set in an alternate 1930s where the Protestant Reformation never happened and magic is real, Rex Mundi is a Dark Horse mystery-thriller that follows a French doctor investigating a colleague's murder, only to uncover a centuries-old religious conspiracy. Written by Arvid Nelson, the series is best known for its lush, painterly artwork by Juan Ferreyra and Jim Di Bartolo, which brings its richly imagined, occult-tinged Europe to life. A dense, atmospheric blend of historical fiction and dark fantasy, it matters for its ambitious world-building and its thoughtful reimagining of a world shaped by different faiths and secrets.