Dead Romans #1, the all-new six-issue swords-and-sandals sequence from Image Comics’ Shadowline imprint, hits cabinets next week!
Written by Fred Kennedy (True Patriot, The Fourth Planet), with artwork by Nick Marinkovich (Underworld), colours by José Villarrubia and letters by Andrew Thomas (Mosley), readers will comply with the harrowing occasions within the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, probably the most decisive loss in Roman army historical past—and the victory that reshapes the individuals of Germania.
Arminius has fought for Rome lengthy sufficient. He is a German by beginning, and now that he serves as advisor to the Roman governor of Germania, he sees firsthand the cruelty Rome has inflicted on his individuals. So he hatches a plan to unite the Germanic tribes, confront Rome’s military in a fastidiously deliberate assault, and reclaim Germania for its individuals.
But Arminius’s plan is sophisticated by Honoria, the lady he loves. She serves the Roman governor; she is trustworthy and loyal to Rome. For Arminius’s victory to have any which means, she should settle for his actions and stay at his aspect as his queen. But when the combating begins, will she select love over empire?
With 4 completely different variant covers by artists together with Nick Marinkovich, Adam Gorham (The Blue Flame), and Cary Nord, in addition to a restricted print sketch cowl.
Dead Romans #1 drops in retailers Mar. 22. Edited by the Eisner and Schuster award-winning Allison O’Toole.
To be taught extra take a look at when Al interviewed Fred in regards to the challenge:
Al chats with Fred Kennedy – Comic Crusaders Podcast #309
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