Rating: 3/5
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Britannia follows Antonius Axia, a Roman legionnaire, during the reign of Nero. After saving one of the Vestal Virgins, his fate becomes entwined with theirs. He also gains the ability to see what others can't, sort of like Sherlock Holmes. I would not be surprised if the great detective was an inspiration for this character.
I like that this book takes a step away from the traditional Valiant characters. It allows the company to explore different eras and locations without messing with their core series. Heading to ancient Rome is a fun choice, especially with the supernatural elements that are brought into the story.
The art is gritty. I'm not sure if it was a conscious choice, but it made me think of an old manuscript that was recently discovered. Whose pages are brittle and cracking while remaining legible. It does take on some darker tones to match the plot of the story. Jordie Bellaire does a fantastic job with the colors.
This book didn't wow me the way that other Valiant books have. I appreciate the risk they took on this book by going outside their normal elements. It could have used a more charismatic protagonist though.
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