Time Machine in Ancient Rome: Comic Clash

Comic-book style illustration of a gleaming brass time machine materializing in the Roman Forum. Bold black ink lines with halftone shading, dynamic action lines, and caption-style sound effects. The device features rivets, glowing runes, and a swirling blue time vortex. Romans in togas react in astonishment as marble columns, statues, and the Colosseum backdrop frame the scene. Chariots rumble in the background; a centurion and a senator exchange surprised glances. Speech bubbles and bold onomatopoeia like ZAP add to the energy. Dramatic perspective looking up at the machine, blending warm Roman earth tones with electric blue and gold accents to emphasize a clash of eras.