Italian publishers offer free comics during COVID-19 lockdown
During the COVID-19 quarantine, numerous Italian comic book publishers are providing complimentary digital downloads and online reading options. ReNoir Comics offers titles such as "Padre Brown – La croce azzurra" and "Atomic Robo" on Issuu, releasing new content every Monday and Thursday. Feltrinelli Comics is giving away two free volumes each week, including "Zlatan. Un viaggio dove comincia il mito" (March 24–30) and "Il timido Anticristo" (March 31–April 6). Coconino Press has initiated "Una quarantena di fumetti," featuring free 24-hour readings on Issuu. Panini Comics is providing free downloads until April 3, showcasing works like "Contronatura." Additionally, Sergio Bonelli Editore started offering daily PDF downloads on March 23, beginning with "Tex Classic 1."
Key facts
- ReNoir Comics offers free titles on Issuu every Monday and Thursday.
- Feltrinelli Comics releases two free volumes per week on its website.
- Coconino Press / Fandango provides free 24-hour readings on Issuu.
- Panini Comics offers free downloads until April 3 on major digital stores.
- Sergio Bonelli Editore publishes daily PDF downloads for 14 days starting March 23.
- Free comics include works by Davide Barzi, Marco Will Villa, Wil Raymakers, Thijs Wilms, Brian Clevinger, Scott Wegener, Paolo Castaldi, Daniele Fabbri, Stefano Antonucci, Boscarol, Vitt Moretta, Zuzu, Francesco Cattani, Maicol&Mirco, Mirka Andolfo, Alessandra Patanè, Isaak Friedl, Oscarito, Jacopo Camagni, Marco B. Bucci, Jacopo Paliaga, Eleonora Bruni, Tiziano Sclavi, and Angelo Stano.
- Publishers cite COVID-19 emergency measures as reason for free access.
- Sergio Bonelli Editore's initiative includes Tex, Zagor, and Dylan Dog classics.
Entities
Artists
- Davide Barzi
- Marco Will Villa
- Wil Raymakers
- Thijs Wilms
- Brian Clevinger
- Scott Wegener
- Paolo Castaldi
- Daniele Fabbri
- Stefano Antonucci
- Boscarol
- Vitt Moretta
- Zuzu
- Francesco Cattani
- Maicol&Mirco
- Mirka Andolfo
- Alessandra Patanè
- Isaak Friedl
- Oscarito
- Jacopo Camagni
- Marco B. Bucci
- Jacopo Paliaga
- Eleonora Bruni
- Tiziano Sclavi
- Angelo Stano
- Michele Masiero
Institutions
- ReNoir Comics
- Feltrinelli Comics
- Coconino Press
- Fandango
- Panini Comics
- Sergio Bonelli Editore
- Issuu
- Amazon
- Apple Store
- Google Play
- Kobo
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Milan
- Rome