Berliac's Sadbøi Graphic Novel Debuts in Italy After Controversy

The graphic novel Sadbøi by Argentine artist Berliac (born 1982 in Buenos Aires) is set for release in Italy on October 19, 2017, published by Canicola Edizioni. The book arrives amid controversy after Canadian publisher Drawn & Quarterly canceled its collaboration, accusing the comic of sexism. Berliac, considered an enfant prodige of the Argentine school and a key figure in the gajgin manga movement (blending Japanese manga and Western influences), has generated significant anticipation. The story is set in a Scandinavian metropolis and follows a young refugee who, tired of societal discrimination, carves out his own space through crime and confrontation. The 152-page color volume (€16, ISBN 9788899524241) aims to reflect on the plight of refugees and outsiders.