Alessandro Barbero debuts graphic novel on Garibaldi for Rizzoli Lizard
Historian Alessandro Barbero, known for his viral online lectures, is making his debut as a comic author with a graphic novel on Giuseppe Garibaldi. Titled "Gar̶ribaldi. The British Tour," the book will be published by Rizzoli Lizard in autumn 2026. It focuses on Garibaldi's extraordinary popularity in Victorian England, where he was greeted by hundreds of thousands upon his arrival in London in 1864, sparking a phenomenon dubbed "Garibaldimania." The creative team includes Davide Savelli, creator of the podcast "Chiedilo a Barbero," and illustrator Iris Biasio. The book will be presented at Lucca Comics & Games on October 28, 2026. Biasio described the collaboration as balancing historical accuracy with engaging storytelling, aiming to portray Garibaldi almost as a rockstar. Barbero previously appeared in the 2025 comic "The Neverending History" by Walter Leoni, published by CNR Edizioni.
Key facts
- Alessandro Barbero is debuting as a comic author with a graphic novel on Giuseppe Garibaldi.
- The graphic novel is titled 'Gar̶ribaldi. The British Tour' and will be published by Rizzoli Lizard in autumn 2026.
- The book focuses on Garibaldi's popularity in Victorian England, particularly his 1864 visit to London.
- The creative team includes Davide Savelli (screenwriter) and Iris Biasio (illustrator).
- The book will be presented at Lucca Comics & Games on October 28, 2026.
- Barbero previously appeared in the 2025 comic 'The Neverending History' by Walter Leoni.
- Iris Biasio aims to balance historical accuracy with engaging storytelling, portraying Garibaldi as a rockstar.
- The project was initiated by Rizzoli Lizard, transforming a subject written by Savelli and Barbero into a graphic novel.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Barbero
- Giuseppe Garibaldi
- Davide Savelli
- Iris Biasio
- Walter Leoni
Institutions
- Rizzoli Lizard
- CNR Edizioni
- Lucca Comics & Games
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- England
- Italy
- Lucca
- Torino