Six Must-See Comic Exhibitions in Italy

Artribune highlights six comic exhibitions across Italy, spanning superheroes, Italian classics, and emerging talents. In Milan, Bonvini 1909 hosts Manuele Fior's 'Celestia' (until Oct 24), featuring over 40 original tempera-on-paper works from his graphic novel about Dora and Pierrot in a dystopian Venice. In Salerno, Palazzo Fruscione presents 'Tex: 70 Years of a Myth' (until Oct 18), curated by Gianni Bono, celebrating the iconic Italian comic character. Benevento's Rocca dei Rettori showcases 'Nel segno di Manara' (until Nov 29), covering Milo Manara's 50-year career, including collaborations with Federico Fellini and erotic illustrations. At Grottammare's MIC, 'Il museo a fumetti' (until Oct 18) features works by Mara Cerri, Michele Petrucci, and Maicol & Mirco, part of the MiBACT-Coconino Press 'Fumetti nei musei' project. Milan's Museo del Fumetto hosts 'AMAZING! 80 Years (and more) of Marvel Superheroes' (until Jan 6), a retrospective with original pages by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, and John Romita Sr. Finally, Florence's Middle East Now festival includes 'Il Medio Oriente a fumetti' at Cinema La Compagnia, curated by Anna Di Giusto, featuring Marjane Satrapi and Zerocalcare, plus workshops and book presentations.