Magma Comix and Ruptura Estudios announced another title for their joint imprint yesterday during Magma’s panel at the San Diego Comic Con. Rome Eternal by Mexican writer Homero Rios and Argentine artist Diego Yapur will debut in stores this November.
As the title implies, the series is set on a world where the Roman Empire never fell — although it may be coming close, as a group of called the “Mithra Mysteries” plans to assassinate the emperor. The creators seem to be channeling Mithraism, a real-life “mystery religion” popular among the Roman army.
“I am thrilled to present Rome Eternal!” Rios said. “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.”
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