Murena

Murena follows people close to the center of imperial power as alliances, jealousy and violence reshape their lives. Jean Dufaux and Philippe Delaby began the Roman historical series in 1997; later albums continued with other artists.

The story works because public history and private motive stay intertwined. Its characters move through known political structures, but their fears and ambitions drive the drama.

Historical thriller and court intrigue dominate. The series presents a fictional interpretation of Nero’s era, not a neutral reconstruction of every event.

Delaby’s carefully modeled bodies, architecture and light give the imperial world a tactile solidity. The visual richness supports scenes of both ceremony and threat.