Here's my submission for this week's Trial by Comics contest!
POLIS: The Trial of Socrates
A historical graphic novel that examines the events leading up to the trial and execution of Socrates in ancient Athens.
The following is a spread of two pages that I'm particularly proud of. Two armies have just attempted to take the high ground of a hill for a coming battle. The democratic exiles recently landed in the Athenian port to retake the city from the oligarchic puppet government installed by the Spartans. The democrats have beaten the opposing army to the top of the hill.
Now, before the hoplite battle begins, each side sucks up to their favorite god.
Let me know what you think! And for anyone just finding me, you can check out the finished pages and the completed cover page for the graphic novel at the links below:
Cover Page | Page 14-15 | Page 16 | Page 17 | Page 18 | Page 19 | Page 20
Thanks for your support and any feedback! Your upvote is definitely appreciated. I hope you'll stick around and watch it all come together.
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