Author: Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus TV Series writer)
Artist: Adam Archer / Tony Avina (colors)
Cover Artist: Adam Archer / Tony Avina (colors)

With the entire kingdom at stake, Batiatus must forge into the battle without really knowing exactly who his enemy is. Are those bent on bringing him down the ones with swords and spears, or those that he considers his most trusted allies? Things are definitely NOT what they seem...