Rex Mundi Book 2 - The River Underground (2006) GN

The most influential clandestine society in the history of the world is uncovered, a powerful man is murdered, and a mysterious ally appears with a thousand-year-old message as Dr. Julien Saunière continues his hunt for the Holy Grail!

From a disgraced order of knights to the secrets of a neoclassic painter, Julien Saunière follows a trail of conspiracy that extends all the way to the walls of Jerusalem during the first crusade. In a Europe where sorcerers stalk the streets and the Catholic Church reigns supreme, Julien pursues a truth that could change the world forever. Powerful forces have dedicated themselves to ensuring he does not succeed.

? Collecting issues #6-#11, originally published by Image, this second volume of the critically acclaimed Rex Mundi combines fantasy and mystery, history and horror, to craft a tale unlike any ever seen in comics.