#Trigan empire look and learn series

He threw the first introductory script at me and told me to take it from there. A similar likeness could be drawn with Hericon, the chief rival in power to the Trigans, whose appearance seemed to mirror that of elements of the Byzantine Empire, and the Persian Empire.Īccording to Butterworth, 'The original Impetus was from that veritable genius Leonard Matthews, then my senior group editor when I was editing Sun and Comet. The Trigans' clothing was similar to that of the Romans, with many of the populace dressed in toga-like garments, or in the case of the soldiery, in Greek or Roman-style armour. This similarity even extended to Trigan City, the capital being built on five hills, in a similar fashion to the seven hills of Rome. Chief among these was the Trigan Empire, apparently modelled on Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. Heavily influenced by mythological tales, a number of the societies seemed to be based on ancient cultures that had existed in history.

#Trigan empire look and learn series

The series initially ran from 1965 to 1982, dealing with the long-past events of an empire on the distant planet of Elekton.

The comic remains notable for the unique artwork by Don Lawrence which combines a painterly photo-realistic style with caricaturistic renderings that remain anatomically convincing. The stories revolved around a strong and heroic leader who defended his empire from constants threats from both outside and within. It told the story of an alien culture in which futuristic technology, such as antigravity vehicles and energy ray weapons, was blended with architecture, dress, and customs reminiscent of ancient civilizations, the most obvious being those of Ancient Greece and Rome. The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire, later called simply The Trigan Empire, is a science fiction comic series written mainly by Mike Butterworth with artwork (initially watercolours, later gouache) by Don Lawrence, among others.

The Rise and Fall of The Trigan Empire (2020- ) The Trigan Empire (The Don Lawrence Collection) (2004-2008) (12 vols) The Look and Learn Book of the Trigan Empire (1973)