Review: Britannia Volume 3: Lost Eagles of Rome

Britannia Volume 3: Lost Eagles of Rome by Peter Milligan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have to admit that I was excited when I heard this book was coming out, even though elements of the first two volumes left me feeling lukewarm on the series. So what's the deal? I think Antonius Axia and Achillia make a good team. A Roman soldier and a former slave gladiator sounds like a good combo to me.

Nero is just as crazy as ever in this volume. The Eagles of Rome are a symbol of Rome's might, and the emperor's ability to rule, that are taken into every battle. When three go missing in a campaign against the Germans to the north, Axia is tapped to find them and restore Nero's standing with the Roman citizens. Pretty much all the elements that I've enjoyed about this book are back. In addition to the characters already mentioned there are the Vestal Virgins, Axia's son, and his steward/friend. Axia and Achillia explore a new area of this Roman centric world. I think the thing that makes this book work so well is the interactions between these two characters. They complement each other nicely.

I liked the art a lot. There are times where it felt a little rushed (both art-wise and story-wise). Everything moves along at a nice pace though, so it was hard to get hung up on some of the little things that might have otherwise bothered me about the book. This book still doesn't tie the series into the overall Valiant universe. That's okay with me because it has become it's own thing. I think somewhere down the line it will get tied in with the other books. There's no rush. I just want to see more of these characters.

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