Murena

A very interesting and satisfying read, quite unique actually. I am not a reader of comics or graphic novels but I am interested in everything that has to do with Roman History. The turbulent era before Nero comes unto his glory is handled quite well -if a little too loosely for my liking- and the style of the graphic novel succeeds in depicting the violence, the skimms and the orgiastic nature of the era. I didn't have any problems with the amount of nudity or violence since a) one of my favourite TV series ever is ''Spartacus'' and b) the times back then were so violent and ruthless that any amount of hidiousness still wouldn't be enough.

All in all, a great effort, proper for any History buff and I can't wait for the next installement.

Admittedly, I was surprised by the amount of nudity in this book.  The artwork is professionally done.  From what I could tell, the story is strong — my review copy did not include the words of the script.

I don't generally request graphic novels, but this got my attention. It is set in Ancient Rome around the time of young Nero's father Claudius, who, while he was married to his last wife Agrippina, had his eyes slipping for a younger woman (even though Agrippina was already his fourth wife). There are a lot of scenes which help with visualizing the past: Gladiators fighting, Roman wardrobe, statues, pillars, and those famously known woman jealousy plots which one might see IN antiquity, It wasn't really for me, but it might be for someone else. I think a younger person might enjoy this more than I could.

This is not a classic comic book. This is a modern way to see the classic Greek literature in a graphic way