Eva Kant is an Italian comics character who originated in the series '' Diabolik'', issue #3 (3 March 1963). The character is extremely popular in Italy, where she reached the status of fashion icon.

Fictional character biography

Eva is the girlfriend and sidekick of criminal mastermind Diabolik, and just like him she is a master of disguises. Eva is portrayed as an attractive blonde young woman; she drives a black

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, and usually goes into action wearing a heavy sweater and trousers, no mask and no revealing clothing. She usually wears her hair up.

Appearances in other media

Animated series

Eva appeared in the 1999 '' Diabolik'' animated television series. Her voice was provided by

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in Italian and by Megan Fahlenbock in English.

Live-action films

In the 1968 movie adaptation '' Danger: Diabolik'' by

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, Eva is played by Marisa Mell, and in general wears more revealing clothing than her usual comic costume. She also wears her long hair down, abandoning her trademark hairstyle. She is played by actress

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in the 2021 film directed by the Manetti Bros.

Music videos and tributes

In the Tiromancino's music video "Amore impossibile", directed by

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, Eva is played by Claudia Gerini. In 2005, Eva is played by Roberta Potrich in the video for the 50th anniversary of the

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References

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