Manu Larcenet's 'Avventure rocambolesche' Reimagines Historical Figures in Comics
French cartoonist Manu Larcenet launches the series 'Avventure rocambolesche', published in Italy by Coconino Press, consisting of five episodes that humorously reimagine biographies of historical figures. The first two volumes, 'Tempo da cani' and 'La linea del fronte', have been released. In 'Tempo da cani', Sigmund Freud travels to the American Far West with his assistant Igor to analyze outlaws, encountering a stray dog named Spot. 'La linea del fronte' resurrects Vincent van Gogh, who is forcibly enlisted in the French army during World War I to paint the 'soul' of the conflict. Larcenet's style blends lightness and irony with existential themes, critiquing militarist rhetoric. Future volumes will feature Attila, Robin Hood, and the Unknown Soldier.
Key facts
- Manu Larcenet is the author of the series 'Avventure rocambolesche'.
- The series is published in Italy by Coconino Press.
- The series comprises five episodes.
- 'Tempo da cani' features Sigmund Freud in a Western setting.
- 'La linea del fronte' features Vincent van Gogh in World War I.
- Future volumes will cover Attila, Robin Hood, and the Unknown Soldier.
- Larcenet's work combines humor with existential themes.
- The series critiques militarist rhetoric.
Entities
Artists
- Manu Larcenet
- Sigmund Freud
- Vincent van Gogh
- Attila
- Robin Hood
Institutions
- Coconino Press
- Artribune
- Fandango Editore
Locations
- Italy
- Far West
- United States
- France