Five Graphic Novels on Sports Legends Reviewed
Artribune reviews five graphic novels that chronicle the lives of iconic athletes: Diego Maradona, Michael Jordan, Fausto Coppi, Muhammad Ali, and Zlatan Ibrahimović. Paolo Castaldi's 'Diego Armando Maradona' (BeccoGiallo Edizioni, 2019) traces the Argentine footballer's career from Villa Fiorito to Napoli, capturing his highs and lows. Wilfred Santiago's 'Michael Jordan. La biografia a fumetti' (Edizioni BD, 2015) portrays the basketball legend with expressionist art, covering both his triumphs and struggles. Davide Pascutti's 'Fausto Coppi. L’uomo e il campione' (BeccoGiallo Edizioni, 2010) offers a heartfelt portrait of the Italian cyclist, born in Castellania in 1919, highlighting his sporting achievements and humble origins. Sybille Titeux and Amazing Ameziane's 'Muhammad Ali' (Edizioni BD, 2016) follows Cassius Clay's transformation into Ali, his Olympic gold in Rome 1960, and his civil rights activism alongside Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Paolo Castaldi's 'Zlatan' (Feltrinelli Comics, 2018) focuses on Ibrahimović's youth in Rosengård, Sweden, his Yugoslav roots, and his rise to international stardom. All books are available in Italian.
Key facts
- Paolo Castaldi wrote 'Diego Armando Maradona' published by BeccoGiallo Edizioni in 2019.
- Wilfred Santiago authored 'Michael Jordan. La biografia a fumetti' published by Edizioni BD in 2015.
- Davide Pascutti created 'Fausto Coppi. L’uomo e il campione' published by BeccoGiallo Edizioni in 2010.
- Sybille Titeux and Amazing Ameziane co-wrote 'Muhammad Ali' published by Edizioni BD in 2016.
- Paolo Castaldi also wrote 'Zlatan' published by Feltrinelli Comics in 2018.
- Maradona's graphic novel covers his career from Villa Fiorito to Napoli.
- Muhammad Ali's book includes his Olympic gold in Rome 1960 and civil rights involvement.
- Zlatan's story emphasizes his youth in Rosengård and Yugoslav origins.
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Castaldi
- Wilfred Santiago
- Davide Pascutti
- Sybille Titeux
- Amazing Ameziane
- Diego Armando Maradona
- Michael Jordan
- Fausto Coppi
- Muhammad Ali
- Cassius Clay
- Zlatan Ibrahimović
- Martin Luther King
- Malcolm X
- Oscar Asif Kapadia
Institutions
- BeccoGiallo Edizioni
- Edizioni BD
- Feltrinelli Comics
- Artribune
Locations
- Villa Fiorito
- Argentina
- Napoli
- Italy
- Castellania
- Alessandrino
- Rome
- Rosengård
- Sweden
- Padova
- Milano