Travel the sands of Time with today's What's Trending, with comics inspired by the pages of history. From epic historical sagas to intimate snapshots of the past, these stories explore history's rich tapestry, promising a fascinating blend of fact and fiction.
Once & Future Volumes, 818 pages - Published by BOOM! Studios, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)
The King is Undead. Long live the King. When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead to gain power, ex-monster hunter Bridgette McGuire escapes her retirement home and pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and mysticism to defeat a legendary threat. Bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (Die, Star Wars) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Klaus) explo...
Story and Art by Dan Mora, Kieron Gillen, Tamra Bonvillain
Love From Beyond War, 182 pages - Published by Mori, (cc/ @Mori)
Two best friends from two different sides are separated by the Great War. However, that doesn't mean they will break their bond apart...
Story and Art by Mori
Hitomi, 148 pages - Published by Image Comics, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)
“A must-read revenge tale.” —CBR “Engrossing and entertaining. It’s just incredibly well done.” —Comics Beat In Feudal-era Japan, a drifter with no prospects begins training in secret under Yasuke, a once-famous and now-disgraced warrior, as she struggles to find her place in a society entrenched in discrimination and violence. Combining the historical sweep and elegance of Kurosawa with the visceral action of Tarantino, this saga follows the trials and tribulations of a yo...
Story and Art by HS Tak
Boston Metaphysical Society, 334 pages - Published by Source Point Press, (cc/ @TravisM)
The year is 1895. Imagine an alternate Steampunk history where ghosts and demons are a normal part of life. Families known as the "Great Houses" control the economy of the Great States of America and the middle- and lower-class Irish's sole purpose is to not only serve them, but to rid their lives of supernatural beings. This is the story of an ex-Pinkerton detective, a spirit photographer, and a...
Story and Art by Gloria Caeli, Fahriza Kamaputra, Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Emily Hu, Shawn Aldridge, Troy Peteri
Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan Comics, 380 pages - Published by Nila Comics, (cc/ @Saravanaraja)
Ponniyin Selvan is the pinnacle of Tamil Historical Novels. The way the Cholas ruled the country in a straight forward manner, with Love, Valor and Piousness has been brought to our eyes through this book in a grandeur and realistic fashion by the Legend writer Kalki.
Story and Art by Nila Comics
Izuna, 196 pages - Published by Humanoids, (cc/ @BrunoHumanoids)
Since the dawn of time, the Izuna wolves have been entrusted as guardians against Japan's evil spirits. Set in the wondrous world of Legend of the Scarlet Blades. From time immemorial, the spirits of nature created the Kamigakushi, a magical veil that hid them from the impure eyes of man. From that moment on, spirits and men could no longer gaze upon each ot…
Story and Art by Bruno Letizia, Carita Lupattelli, Carlita Lupatelli, Saverio Tenuta
That's it for today's What's Trending. Take a rest from your travels, and then check out more Historical tales here! Until then, let us know if you have any themes or topics you'd like us to feature!