Rex Mundi

Rex Mundi is a comic book series published by Image Comics and later Dark Horse Comics, created by writer Arvid Nelson and various artists including Eric J and Juan Ferreyra. Set in an alternate history where the Catholic Church controls Europe into the 20th century, the series follows Doctor Julien Saunière, a skeptic and amateur archaeologist who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving the Holy Grail. As Saunière delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of political intrigue, ancient secrets, and occult powers that threaten to destabilize the world order. Rex Mundi combines elements of historical fiction, supernatural thriller, and noir detective story, exploring themes of power, faith, and the consequences of forbidden knowledge in a meticulously crafted and atmospheric narrative.