Valiant’s critically acclaimed, 10-time sold-out magnum opus, Britannia, returns with a brand-new journey into myth and mystery with Britannia: We Who Are About To Die. Reuniting the dream team of comics master Peter Milligan and explosive artist Juan José Ryp we’re treated to another adventure for the world’s first detective, Antonius Axia. This time, instead of taking place on the outskirts of the empire, Antonius will be called upon to deal with matters in the heart of Rome itself.
Fifty thousand Romans stand on their feet, hanging from the rafts of the coliseum to witness the gladiator known as Achillia. She, yes I said the correct gender, is on the brink of winning her freedom in the sands of the games. As a female gladiator, she must take on five men at a time! Yet with her victories and renown, she threatens to upset the status quo of the role of women in Rome. The husbands and fathers of the city are taking notice and they are not pleased. Meanwhile, like all great detective stories, another threat is unfolding across town. On Palatine Hill, in the dead of night, down winding alleys, the elite of Roman society are seeing things. Well, to be explicit they think they’re seeing a blood-soaked Apollo walking just, you know, walking around. Which is driving people a bit bonkers as one might expect.
Panic is spreading. Emperor Nero arrests the The Chief Vestal, Rubria and threatens her with crucifixion unless this deadly curse (or hallucination) is lifted. She turns to the man she once saved: Antonius Axia to get her out of this bind. His only clue to what’s going on? Achillia! BOOM! Ancient Roman noir y’all. Valiant’s Britannia has been a tremendous hit with readers and now, like a great detective series, comes a new adventure, a fresh jumping on point for readers, and the return of a thrilling new take on the genre. Pick up Britannia: We Who Are About To Die this week!
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