ByElena
The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles is a historic building known for its controversial reputation and connections to unsettling events. Located at 640 S. Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, the Cecil Hotel was inaugurated in 1927 and, in the subsequent decades, gained notoriety for a series of disturbing and tragic incidents that occurred within its walls. Here are some highlights:
Set amidst the ancient ruins and arid sands of Egypt, “The Mummy” introduces viewers to an atmosphere steeped in magic and mystery.
Some call it a black comedy, others a fierce social satire, or an absurd thriller. For some, it’s even a drama with horror overtones.
The mild-mannered comic book seller Clarence Worley falls in love with the beautiful Alabama, a former call girl. To free her from a troublesome past, he kills her pimp and flees with her and a suitcase full of cocaine. But not only the police are on their trail, but also a dangerous mafia family.
The story revolves around an ancient puzzle box called the “Lament Configuration”, or “Lemarchand’s box,” which, when solved, opens a gateway to a demonic dimension called “Hell”. The protagonist, Frank Cotton, solves the puzzle, opening a connection with the Cenobites, sadomasochistic creatures from Hell. Frank is tortured by the Cenobites and reduced to a state of non-life. Later, his sister-in-law Julia, who is secretly in love with him, discovers the ritual to revive Frank by absorbing human blood.
ByMicha
Jacula represents one of the cornerstones of the Italian erotic-horror genre, a category that gained significant traction among adult readers in the 1970s. Created by Renzo Barbieri and Giorgio Cavedon, Jacula’s character stands out for her ambiguous allure, caught between the desire for redemption and the curse of her vampiric nature. Published by Ediperiodici, the comic skillfully blends gothic elements, sensuality, and a touch of melodrama, making it a cult classic.
ByMicha
Cimiteria, the sexy zombie who seduces and annihilates, stands out as one of the most iconic works of the Italian horror-erotic scene from the Seventies and Eighties. Published by Edifumetto, this series combines gothic storytelling with a sensual aesthetic, bringing to life a unique and captivating character.
ByMicha
If Martin Mystère were to be described in a single sentence, it could be said that he is the perfect blend of pop culture and a fascination with the unknown. Created by Alfredo Castelli and published by Sergio Bonelli Editore in 1982, this comic is a cornerstone of the Italian landscape, combining mystery with a touch of irony and introspection. Martin is a professor of anthropology and archaeology, passionate about science and myths, who dedicates himself to investigating supernatural phenomena and unsolved mysteries, often with a perspective that challenges the boundary between science and magic.
ByMicha
Nathan Never, the long-running Italian comic by Sergio Bonelli Editore, is a journey into science fiction blended with a noir soul, sprinkled with a dash of cosmic pessimism that would make even Philip K. Dick pale. First published in 1991, the comic is set in a dystopian future dominated by technology and social alienation. At its core is Nathan Never, a private investigator haunted by his past and a city that shows no mercy.
ByMicha
Marshal Law is a comic that represented a true watershed in the landscape of superhero stories. Created by Pat Mills and Kevin O’Neill, the series debuted in the early ’80s as a dark and violent parody of the genre. Not only did it radically depart from traditional heroic narratives, but it also inspired modern works like The Boys, with which it shares many of its themes and the same cynical and disillusioned view of superheroes. Garth Ennis’s work, in fact, drew inspiration from Marshal Law to explore the idea of superheroes as corrupt and morally ambiguous characters, foreshadowing many of its themes, such as the abuse of power and criticism of consumerist society.
