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Maxmagnus
''Maxmagnus'' is an Italian comics series featuring an eponymous character, created in 1968 by Italian comic book creator Max Bunker and comics artist Magnus, for the magazine ''Eureka''. Publication history Maxmagnus was published in 1968–1970 in the form of 4/6-panels short histories, and the issued in a regular series in the 1980s, with art by Leone Cimpellin. ''Maxmagnus'' was also published in French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ... and Croatian. References Italian comics Italian comics titles Italian comics characters 1968 comics debuts Fictional kings Humor comics Satirical comics Comics set in the Middle Ages Fictional medieval European people Comics characters introduced in 1968 {{Italy-comics-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxmagnus
''Maxmagnus'' is an Italian comics series featuring an eponymous character, created in 1968 by Italian comic book creator Max Bunker and comics artist Magnus, for the magazine ''Eureka''. Publication history Maxmagnus was published in 1968–1970 in the form of 4/6-panels short histories, and the issued in a regular series in the 1980s, with art by Leone Cimpellin. ''Maxmagnus'' was also published in French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ... and Croatian. References Italian comics Italian comics titles Italian comics characters 1968 comics debuts Fictional kings Humor comics Satirical comics Comics set in the Middle Ages Fictional medieval European people Comics characters introduced in 1968 {{Italy-comics-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Bunker
Max Bunker, pen name of Luciano Massimiliano Secchi (born 24 August 1939), is an Italian comic book writer, and publisher, best known as the co-author of '' Alan Ford''. Bunker's career started in 1960 when he co-founded, together with his brother in law Andrea Corno, a publishing house focused on the production of comics called Editoriale Corno. In 1962 Bunker wrote a Western-style comic book, ''Maschera Nera'' (''Black Mask''). He went on to create more comics series in collaboration with Magnus (Roberto Raviola) such as '' Kriminal'' and ''Satanik'' and '' Maxmagnus''. Bunker and Magnus' arguably most successful creative endeavour is ''Alan Ford''. Originally published in May 1969, the series ran for 75 issues. When Editoriale Corno closed in 1984, Bunker founded Max Bunker Press and continued to publish ''Alan Ford'' in collaboration with other artists such as Paolo Piffarerio. Selected works * '' Kriminal'' (1964) * ''Satanik'' (1964) * '' Gesebel'' (1966) * '' Maxmagnus'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberto Raviola
Magnus, pseudonym of Roberto Raviola (May 30, 1939 – February 5, 1996), was an Italian comic book artist, regarded as one of the foremost cartoonists of all time in his country. Biography Born in Bologna in 1939, he studied at Academy of Fine Arts. Raviola lived there for his whole life. Having worked as an illustrator, he started his comics career and his association with Max Bunker in 1964 with the series ''Kriminal''. He took the pseudonym Magnus, from the Latin phrase ''Magnus Pictor Fecit'' ("A Great Painter Did It"). During the 1960s the duo became a mainstay of Italian comics creating successful series such as ''Kriminal'' and ''Satanik'' (1964), '' Dennis Cobb'', ''Gesebel'' (1966, only first six stories by Magnus) and '' Maxmagnus'' (1968). Magnus' atmospheric use of black and white was instrumental in launching a new comics genre, called ''fumetti neri'' (black comics/adult comics). In 1967 Magnus & Bunker started working on a new series resulting in the May 1969 rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Comics
Italian comics, also known as ''fumetto'' , plural form ''fumetti'' , are comics that originate in Italy. The most popular Italian comics have been translated into many languages. The term ''fumetto'' (literally ''little puff of smoke'') refers to the distinctive word balloons that contain the dialogue in comics (also called ''nuvoletta'', "little cloud", in Italian). In English, the term ''fumetti'' can refer to photo comics, regardless of origin or language. History Italian ''fumetto'' has its roots in periodicals aimed at younger readers and in the satirical publications of the 19th century. These magazines published cartoons and illustrations for educational and propagandist purposes. The first illustrated satirical publication appeared in 1848, in '' L'Arlecchino'', a daily paper published in Naples. Other noteworthy examples of satirical papers of the period include ''Lo Spirito Folletto'' published in Milan, Turin's ''Il Fischietto'' and ''Il Fanfulla'', established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eureka (Italian Magazine)
''Eureka'' was a monthly comic magazine published in Italy from 1967 to 1989. History and profile ''Eureka'' was founded in 1967 by Luciano Secchi, who also served as editorial director for 222 of the first 240 issues. It was the second Italian magazine following '' linus'' entirely devoted to comics, but differently from ''linus'' it avoided any intellectualism and any political stance. The magazine initially focused on English and British productions. The contents included humorous comic strips such as '' Al Capp'' (who also served as mascotte of the magazine), ''Bringing Up Father'', ''Alley Oop'', ''Tumbleweeds'', ''Miss Peach'', ''The Perishers'', Hugh Morren's ''Tommy Wack'', and he comic strips of Don Martin; crime and adventure series published by the magazine included '' Kerry Drake'', '' Joe Palooka'', ''James Bond'', ''Modesty Blaise'', ''Spirit'', '' Red Barry'', Burne Hogarth's ''Drago''. In the first years Italian production was only represented by '' Maxmagnus' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comics Set In The Middle Ages
a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information. There is no consensus amongst theorists and historians on a definition of comics; some emphasize the combination of images and text, some sequentiality or other image relations, and others historical aspects such as mass reproduction or the use of recurring characters. Cartooning and other forms of illustration are the most common image-making means in comics; '' fumetti'' is a form that uses photographic images. Common forms include comic strips, editorial and gag cartoons, and comic books. Since the late 20th century, bound volumes such as graphic novels, comic albums, and ' have become increasingly common, while online webcomics have proliferated in the 21st century. The hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satirical Comics
Satire is a genre of the visual, literary, and performing arts, usually in the form of fiction and less frequently non-fiction, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, often with the intent of shaming or exposing the perceived flaws of individuals, corporations, government, or society itself into improvement. Although satire is usually meant to be humorous, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using wit to draw attention to both particular and wider issues in society. A feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm —"in satire, irony is militant", according to literary critic Northrop Frye— but parody, burlesque, exaggeration, juxtaposition, comparison, analogy, and double entendre are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to approve of (or at least accept as natural) the very things the satirist wishes to question. Satire is found in many artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humor Comics
A cartoon is a type of visual art that is typically drawn, frequently animated, in an unrealistic or semi-realistic style. The specific meaning has evolved over time, but the modern usage usually refers to either: an image or series of images intended for satire, caricature, or humor; or a motion picture that relies on a sequence of illustrations for its animation. Someone who creates cartoons in the first sense is called a ''cartoonist'', and in the second sense they are usually called an ''animator''. The concept originated in the Middle Ages, and first described a preparatory drawing for a piece of art, such as a painting, fresco, tapestry, or stained glass window. In the 19th century, beginning in ''Punch'' magazine in 1843, cartoon came to refer – ironically at first – to humorous artworks in magazines and newspapers. Then it also was used for political cartoons and comic strips. When the medium developed, in the early 20th century, it began to refer to animated films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fictional Kings
This is a list of fictional monarchs – characters who appear in fiction as the monarchs (kings, queens, emperors, empresses, etc.) of real-life countries. They are listed by country, then according to the production or story in which they appeared. A Austria-Hungary '' The Illusionist'' * Crown Prince Leopold is the powerful and influential heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 2006 film ''The Illusionist'', although his father, the Emperor, is the actual reigning monarch. '' A Scandal in Bohemia'' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle * Wilhelm Gottsreich Sigismond von Ormstein - The Grand Duke of Cassel-Felstein and the hereditary King of Bohemia, he approaches Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson about the retrieval of letters and photographs confirming a liaison with Irene Adler in order to secure his engagement to Clotilde Lothma Von Saxe-Meiningen, a young Scandinavian princess. (The story fictionally assumes that Bohemia was ruled by its own Habsburg branch, rath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Comics Debuts
The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – "Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being elected leader of the Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8. ** 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash: A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress crashes in Greenland, discharging 4 nuclear bombs. * January 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Comics Characters
Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Italian, regional variants of the Italian language ** Languages of Italy, languages and dialects spoken in Italy ** Italian culture, cultural features of Italy ** Italian cuisine, traditional foods ** Folklore of Italy, the folklore and urban legends of Italy ** Mythology of Italy, traditional religion and beliefs Other uses * Italian dressing, a vinaigrette-type salad dressing or marinade * Italian or Italian-A, alternative names for the Ping-Pong virus, an extinct computer virus See also * * * Italia (other) * Italic (other) * Italo (other) * The Italian (other) * Italian people (other) Italian people may refer to: * in terms of ethnicity: all ethnic Italians, in and outside of Italy * i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Comics Titles
Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Italian, regional variants of the Italian language ** Languages of Italy, languages and dialects spoken in Italy ** Italian culture, cultural features of Italy ** Italian cuisine, traditional foods ** Folklore of Italy, the folklore and urban legends of Italy ** Mythology of Italy, traditional religion and beliefs Other uses * Italian dressing, a vinaigrette-type salad dressing or marinade * Italian or Italian-A, alternative names for the Ping-Pong virus, an extinct computer virus See also * * * Italia (other) * Italic (other) * Italo (other) * The Italian (other) * Italian people (other) Italian people may refer to: * in terms of ethnicity: all ethnic Italians, in and outside of Italy * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
