Rob Vollmar

Graphic novel collecting the series. In the comics clear out, I came across the few issues of the comic I had, and was inspired to track down the graphic novel. Unfortunately, it wasn't available in a Kindle edition, probably because Archaia went out of business (even if it was available, I refuse to buy Comixology because I can't download).

Set in ancient Sumer, it tells the story of the conquest of a city by a warlord attempting to overthrow the patron goddess of the city and take over. The old husband of the goddess has died and passed the role to a young priestess who is loved by one of the temple scribes. She is trying to settle into her new role by dealing with unrest and shortages, but isn't given the chance as the warlord of the northern barbarians camped outside the city wants to take over.

An interesting take, especially if you read Harry Turtledove's Between the Rivers, which touches on some of the same themes. Recommended.… (more)