Sergio Badino: The Art of Comic Scripting in Italy

Born in Genoa in 1979, Sergio Badino has been a comic scriptwriter for Disney since 2001, working on titles like Martin Mystère and Dylan Dog. He has created animated shorts for Rai, Mediaset, and Rainbow, in addition to writing novels aimed at young audiences. His book 'Professione sceneggiatore' is now in its third edition, featuring an introduction by Sandrone Dazieri. Alongside Carlo Chendi, he co-authored 'Conversazione con Carlo Chendi'. Badino encourages daily reading to foster inspiration and suggests that aspiring scriptwriters should embrace versatility. He highlights the differences between Disney's layered storytelling for children and Bonelli's intricate plots for adults. His prominent works include 'Il Nilo Giallo' and 'Siamo Serie!'. He established StudioStorie and continues his work with Martin Mystère and Topolino, with new series and a children's book on the horizon.