Spartacus - The Defender of Thrace

In 2018, the Bulgarian publisher Исторически парк launched Spartacus - The Defender of Thrace, a single-issue comic that reimagines the legendary gladiator through a historical lens. Illustrated by Vesselin Chakarov, this standalone story focuses on Spartacus's early life as a Thracian warrior before his enslavement and rebellion. While brief, the issue stands as a distinctive European take on the iconic figure, emphasizing regional heritage and visual storytelling over the familiar Hollywood epics.