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Five Comics to Read and Gift This Christmas

publication · 2026-05-04

A roundup of five notable comic books published in Italy in 2019, each offering a distinct artistic and narrative experience. 'P. La mia adolescenza trans' by Fumettibrutti (Josephine Yole Signorelli) is a deeply personal graphic memoir about her transgender adolescence, published by Feltrinelli Comics. 'Roberto Baggio. Credere nell’impossibile' by Mattia Ferri and Nicolò Belandi is the first comic biography of the footballer, tracing his career and Buddhist faith, published by BeccoGiallo Editore. 'Ho ucciso Adolf Hitler e altre storie d’amore' by Jason (John Arne Sæterøy) collects anthropomorphic animal tales blending humor and melancholy, published by 001 Edizioni. 'Trilogia Shakespeariana' by Gianni De Luca adapts 'The Tempest', 'Hamlet', and 'Romeo and Juliet' into comics, originally serialized in 'Il Giornalino' (1975-1976) and now collected by Edizioni NPE. 'Momenti straordinari con applausi finti' by Gipi (Gian Alfonso Pacinotti) explores grief through a comedian protagonist, published by Coconino Press.

Key facts

  • Fumettibrutti's 'P. La mia adolescenza trans' published by Feltrinelli Comics in 2019.
  • Josephine Yole Signorelli is the artist behind Fumettibrutti.
  • Mattia Ferri and Nicolò Belandi authored 'Roberto Baggio. Credere nell’impossibile'.
  • The Baggio biography is the first comic biography of the footballer.
  • Jason's 'Ho ucciso Adolf Hitler e altre storie d’amore' features anthropomorphic animals.
  • Gianni De Luca's 'Trilogia Shakespeariana' adapts three Shakespeare plays.
  • De Luca's comics were originally published in 'Il Giornalino' between 1975 and 1976.
  • Gipi's 'Momenti straordinari con applausi finti' deals with loss of a parent.

Entities

Artists

  • Fumettibrutti
  • Josephine Yole Signorelli
  • Mattia Ferri
  • Nicolò Belandi
  • Jason
  • John Arne Sæterøy
  • Gianni De Luca
  • Gipi
  • Gian Alfonso Pacinotti

Institutions

  • Feltrinelli Comics
  • BeccoGiallo Editore
  • 001 Edizioni
  • Edizioni NPE
  • Coconino Press
  • Il Giornalino

Locations

  • Milano
  • Italy
  • Padova
  • Salerno
  • Roma

Sources