Mad Cave Studios announced the November 2025 release of Circus Maximus, a historical heist tale set during the fall of Nero’s reign.
Circus Maximus is written by Mark Sable, with art by Giorgio Pontrelli.
Rome. 64 AD. The most daring heist in history is being planned by an unlikely crew – a former slave, a Vestal Virgin, a charioteer and a disgraced architect – each with their own personal motives. While Rome is distracted by the chariot racing and gladiatorial games of the Circus Maximus, the crew plans to rob the Imperial treasury under the Temple of Saturn. But when Emperor Nero sets fire to the city, they’ll be lucky to escape his wrath with their lives, let alone the loot.
Circus Maximus arrives on November 5, 2025.
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Mad Cave Studios sent us an early look at Circus Maximus, a historical heist tale by Mark Sable and Giorgio Pontrelli.
CIRCUS MAXIMUS
Writer: Mark Sable
Artist: Giorgio Pontrelli
Colorist: Emilio Lecce
Letterer: Dave SharpeRome. 64 AD. The most daring heist in history is being planned by an unlikely crew – a former slave, a Vestal Virgin, a charioteer and a disgraced architect – each with their own personal motives. While Rome is distracted by the chariot racing and gladiatorial games of the Circus Maximus, the crew plans to rob the Imperial treasury under the Temple of Saturn. But when Emperor Nero sets fire to the city, they’ll be lucky to escape his wrath with their lives, let alone the loot.
From Mark Sable (Graveyard of Empires, Miskatonic) and Giorgio Pontrelli (Miskatonic) CIRCUS Maximus is GLADIATOR meets HEAT – a blood-soaked historical thriller.
Publication Date: November 5, 2025
Mad Cave Studios · Releases Dec 10, 2025
Circus Maximus #2
Things have not gone as expected for the daring criminals who looted Ancient Rome’s Temple of Saturn. Hoping to steal enough gold to secure their freedom, they’ve stumbled upon proof that Emperor Nero is responsible for setting the Great Fire of Rome, which rages around them. Now, they must not only battle the flames but also Nero’s Praetorian Guard, who aim to silence them forever.
Comic · 32 pages · $4.99
Mad Cave Studios · Releases Jan 14, 2026
Circus Maximus #3
The crew has pulled off the greatest heist in the ancient world — robbing the Empire of Rome’s treasury beneath the Temple of Saturn. But along with their big score came proof that Nero set the Great Fire of Rome. As the city burns, Emperor Nero will do whatever it takes to make sure they don’t expose his deadly crime. Will they live to tell the tale of their exploits, or is their luck about to run out?
Comic · 32 pages · $4.99
Circus Maximus #4
(W) Mark Sable (A) Giorgio Pontrelli
Ancient Rome is burning to the ground, and its citizens are starting to blame Emperor Nero for the chaos and destruction he’s brought to the city. But he’s focused on one thing – finding the thieves who robbed the Temple of Saturn and stole the plans for his new palace, which are proof that he truly is behind the fire. Wounded and hunted by the Emperor’s Praetorian Guard, the crew that pulled off this daring heist is running out of time before they are consumed by flames or crucified for their crimes.
Mad Cave Studios · Releases Mar 11, 2026
Circus Maximus #5
The crew that robbed The Temple of Saturn is running out of time. Their historic theft has made them a target of rival gangs, mystery cults, and Emperor Nero himself. Worse, they’ve been betrayed from within by one of their own. With their loot dwindling, they’ve got to escape both the fire and the Emperor. In this final issue, they are torn between making a less-than-clean getaway and exacting vengeance against Nero for all they have suffered. Who, if any, will make it out alive?
Comic · 32 pages · $4.99
