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Hellraiser

Hellraiser

ByAnonymous

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.

Jacula

Jacula

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.

Martin Mystère

Martin Mystère

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.

Nathan Never

Nathan Never

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.

Marshal Law

Marshal Law

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.

The Boys - TV Series

The Boys – TV Series

ByMicha

The Boys is a series that dismantles the myth of the superhero as a moral figure, portraying a world where powers are tools of abuse and commerce. With a cynical and violent approach, the series explores how superheroes, managed by the ruthless multinational Vought, are more dangerous than ordinary criminals. The conflict between the Boys, led by Billy Butcher, and the Seven, headed by the unpredictable Homelander, creates an explosive narrative.

The Boys

The Boys

ByMicha

The Boys isn’t your typical superhero comic, and thank goodness for that. If you’re tired of spandex-clad guys rescuing kittens from trees with virtuous stares, then Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson have just what you need. Here, the “supes” aren’t exactly heroes but rather sociopaths chasing glory and personal gratification. Sure, there are explosions, epic fights, and iconic characters, but every page drips with a corrosive critique of the superhero myth and the culture that worships it.

The protagonists? A group of “ordinary men” (though not quite) who decide to teach these arrogant gods a hard lesson. Billy Butcher, the team leader, is the embodiment of well-channeled hatred. A character with the charisma of a London gangster and the subtlety of a truck when it comes to morality. And then there’s Hughie, the unlucky everyman, representing the reader thrown into a world of ultra-violence and razor-sharp wit.

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John Doe

ByMicha

“John Doe” is one of the most iconic works of modern Italian comics, created by Lorenzo Bartoli and Roberto Recchioni. Published between 2003 and 2012 by Eura Editoriale (later Editoriale Aurea), the series is distinguished by its blend of action, irony, and social critique. The concept of following the story of a “Death’s accountant” who decides to rebel against the divine system combines existential themes with a pop and pulp aesthetic.