The Roman Empire has endured for millennia… but can their reign endure today?
JULY 26, 2024, (SAN DIEGO, CA) — During their San Diego Comic-Con International panel Friday evening, Magma Comix announced the forthcoming title, ROME ETERNAL!
In collaboration with Ruptura Estudios, this pulse-pounding new series features Mexican writer Homero Rios (Heavy Metal) and Argentine artist Diego Yapur as they flex their storytelling muscles in this brutal alternate history.
In a world where the Roman Empire never fell, it now stands on the brink of collapse. For over two thousand years, Roman society has thrived, evolving into a technological and military powerhouse. Yet its immense power has bred corruption, making it vulnerable to a group of unique and fanatical individuals known as the Mithra Mysteries. To some, they are terrorists; to others, they are heroes. As their enigmatic leader reveals his bold plan to assassinate the Emperor, no one within Rome is safe!
“I am thrilled to present Rome Eternal!” said series writer, Homero Rios. “The blend of action and suspense in this rich, semi-historical sci-fi setting offers a unique challenge that I eagerly embrace. I believe that, one way or another, readers will come to realize that, much like The Mysteries, nothing lasts forever, and the best choice might just be to overthrow the Emperor.”
“The action in Rome Eternal is fast and powerful, I think it will be quite a ride,” said artist Diego Yapur.
Ruptura Estudios was originally founded in the 1990s amid the burgeoning scene of the so-called “new Mexican comic.” Over time, it has stepped in and out of the spotlight, changing its form and finding different ways to collaborate with other publishing houses. Now, nearly 30 years since its inception, it returns with its core mission intact: help creators and readers on journeys throughout different realities. Magma Comix announced their partnership with Ruptura Estudios in March 2024.
For fans of The Man in the High Castle, East of West, and DC’s Elseworlds line, Rome Eternal #1 also features a beautifully illustrated variant cover from famed Malaysian artist Alan Quah (Dark Souls).
This new series from Magma Comix and Ruptura Estudios drops in shops Nov. 6.
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