Can you recommend me some fine comics with historical/historical fiction themes? Preferably with rich, detailed artwork.
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Throne of clay
>>2708239
Look interesting, thanks very much
Hox translated Sangokushi, Heureka and Alexandros and is working on Shiji and Historie.
Is he, dare I say, our guy?
>>2708220
Kingdom - manga that retells the Warring States of China (before Qin unification) (large scale ancient chinese warfare)
Historie - manga that retells the story of Eumenes the secretary/general of Alexander the Great. (mysterious and captivating)
Vagabond - manga retelling of Musashi, the swordsman (beautiful/masterful story)
Vinland Saga - manga retelling of vikings and dane king Canute and his rise to power. (Intense viking fights)
Oyomegatari - manga telling a story of 19th century central asian bride (awesome art work)
Asterix.
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>>2708257
thanks guys for propositions, I'm usually not into Mangas but I will sure check out these.
>>2708259
haha, that's my entire childhood.
Okay if someone's interested here's gems I found
"The Battle" - covering battle of Aspern/Essling of 1809
"The Eagles of Rome" - Arminius and Teutoburg forest
"The Jewish Brigade" - Jewish unit of British Army, right after ww2
>>2708257
otoyomegatari*
Corto Maltese.
It crosses over a bit to fantasy, but many of the events and people are real.
Blueberry.
Nicely researched western.
Buddha.
Manga about life and times of Buddha.
>>2708274
thanks, will check it out