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111 original comic book pages by Marvel and DC stars on show in Pordenone

exhibition · 2026-04-27

The PAFF! Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli in Pordenone hosts 'Masters of MARVEL & DC', an exhibition featuring 111 original comic book pages by legendary artists including Bob Kane, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Alan Davis, Neil Adams, and Alex Ross. The show, which opened on February 1 and runs until March 14, 2021, is divided thematically with a red path for Marvel and a blue one for DC. Highlights include a 1945 Batman and Robin page by Bob Kane, three original drawings by Alex Ross, and a section dedicated to Alan Moore's 'Watchmen'. The exhibition is also accessible online via a virtual reality tour with 23 panoramic 360° images and high-definition zoomable scans. Curator and PAFF! director Giulio De Vita stated that the virtual experience aims to reach international audiences and demonstrates cultural resilience during the pandemic.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Masters of MARVEL & DC' at PAFF! in Pordenone
  • 111 original comic book pages on display
  • Artists include Bob Kane, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Alan Davis, Neil Adams, Alex Ross
  • Red path for Marvel, blue path for DC
  • 1945 Batman and Robin page by Bob Kane
  • Three original drawings by Alex Ross
  • Section dedicated to 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore
  • Virtual tour with 23 panoramic 360° images and high-definition zoom
  • Curator: Giulio De Vita
  • Runs February 1 to March 14, 2021

Entities

Artists

  • Bob Kane
  • Bill Finger
  • Jack Kirby
  • John Buscema
  • Alan Davis
  • Neil Adams
  • Alex Ross
  • Alan Moore
  • Giulio De Vita

Institutions

  • PAFF! Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli
  • Marvel Comics
  • DC Comics
  • Disney

Locations

  • Pordenone
  • Italy

Sources