Thanks to the fabulous Rogue Classicism blog, we’ve been catching up on webcomics about the ancient past.
At the moment we’ve got a case of the SPQR Blues––a sword-and-sandals soap opera that takes place in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Mysteries and danger are daily duty in the life of a bodyguard–or so Felix hopes when he signs on. Who is threatening the life of the young girl he has been asked to protect? What secrets lurk in the tunnels below the city? And who keeps putting animals on top of the arch?
Created in November 2005 by artist Klio, and updated (almost) daily, SPQR Blues has gained a devoted following among fans of online comics, those interested in the history of ancient Rome and fans of outstanding comic art. Most of the characters are based on the actual inhabitants of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, whose names are known from graffiti, inscriptions, and the records of a notorious (and unresolved) ancient lawsuit.
Want a piece of the fun? Click here to start reading the SPQR Blues.
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