The beautifully created Dead Romans #1 is already a smash hit, after selling out at the distribution level, and the hype is real.
Arminius, a Germanic prince raised in Rome, has sworn vengeance against the Empire that butchers his people. He wants to make a queen of the woman he loves, Honoria, a fellow slave. Now, fifty thousand Romans will die to give her a throne she never asked for…or wanted.
The Image Comics six-issue miniseries was written by Fred Kennedy (The Fourth Planet) with artwork from Nick Marinkovich (Underworld, The Voyageur).
While needing a little bit of convincing to initially open the pages of Dead Romans, as it is not something we typically are drawn towards, we were definitely glad we did. The story, plot and script are extremely well done, but we will be honest…we are here for Marinkovich’s phenomenal artwork.
Marinkovich has this amazing ability to create texture, lighting effects, and depth to a flat comic book page. He creates epic scenery while still giving us detail on the forefront character. His work on Dead Romans is some of the best interior artwork in a comic book in 2023. The debut issue is complimented well with outstanding colors that fit the series along with amazing lettering.
We have now learned out lesson to not judge a book by its solicitation.
Dead Romans #1 debuted on March 22, 2023 and quickly sold-out at the distribution level. The second printing of issue one will hit shelves on the same day as the second issue on April 26.
Fred Kennedy will join the Capes and Tights Podcast for Episode 107 on May 17, 2023 to discuss his latest creation.
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