Leonardo da Vinci detective in new Bonelli comic
Sergio Bonelli Editore releases 'Leonardo. L’ombra della congiura' on July 11, 2019, a comic that casts Leonardo da Vinci as a detective in Renaissance Milan. Written by Giuseppe De Nardo and illustrated by Antonio Lucchi, the 144-page color volume (€24.00) follows a mysterious murder investigated by Leonardo, with Lorenzo de' Medici possibly implicated. The story blends historical accuracy with fiction, set against the backdrop of Milan and Florence. This publication is part of broader 2019 celebrations marking 500 years since Leonardo's death, which include exhibitions, events, and other comic releases, such as a series by Topolino.
Key facts
- Sergio Bonelli Editore publishes 'Leonardo. L’ombra della congiura' on July 11, 2019.
- The comic is written by Giuseppe De Nardo and illustrated by Antonio Lucchi.
- The story features Leonardo da Vinci as a detective investigating a murder in Renaissance Milan.
- Lorenzo de' Medici is a potential suspect in the plot.
- The volume has 144 color pages and costs €24.00 (ISBN 9788869614125).
- The release is part of 2019 celebrations for 500 years since Leonardo da Vinci's death.
- Topolino also released a series of comic issues honoring Leonardo.
- The comic combines rigorous historical reconstruction with narrative fiction.
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Giuseppe De Nardo
- Antonio Lucchi
- Lorenzo de' Medici
Institutions
- Sergio Bonelli Editore
- Topolino
Locations
- Milan
- Florence
- Italy