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Summer 2022: Four Must-Read Comics for the Beach

publication · 2026-04-27

Artribune showcases four significant comic book releases for the summer of 2022. 'Trentatré' by Francesco Tullio Altan (Gallucci Editore, Rome, 2022, 192 pages, €12, ISBN 9788836246861) presents insights into the health of Italians in the aftermath of the pandemic. Ernesto Anderle’s 'Caravaggio' (BeccoGiallo, Padua, 2022, 144 pages, €20, ISBN 9788833142043) delves into the contradiction between the painter's violent tendencies and his refined artwork. 'Tettonica,' created by Sofia Assirelli and Cristina Portolano (Feltrinelli Comics, Milan, 2022, 144 pages, €20, ISBN 9788807551024), is a comedic tale set in 1997, focusing on Maria Bandini's challenges during puberty. Lastly, 'Sunny Sunny Ann!' by Yamamoto Miki (Coconino Press, Rome, 2022, 200 pages, €18, ISBN 9788876186004) narrates a woman's unpredictable journey across America.

Key facts

  • Francesco Tullio Altan's 'Trentatré' published by Gallucci Editore in 2022, 192 pages, €12.
  • Altan's book satirizes Italians' relationship with health, set in a doctor's office.
  • Ernesto Anderle's 'Caravaggio' published by BeccoGiallo in 2022, 144 pages, €20.
  • Anderle's graphic novel uses time windows and allegories to tell Caravaggio's story.
  • Sofia Assirelli and Cristina Portolano's 'Tettonica' published by Feltrinelli Comics in 2022, 144 pages, €20.
  • 'Tettonica' is set in 1997 and follows a girl's frustrations about puberty.
  • Yamamoto Miki's 'Sunny Sunny Ann!' published by Coconino Press in 2022, 200 pages, €18.
  • The manga features a woman traveling across America in her car, embracing freedom.

Entities

Artists

  • Francesco Tullio Altan
  • Stefano Benni
  • Cipputi
  • Ernesto Anderle
  • Caravaggio
  • Sofia Assirelli
  • Cristina Portolano
  • Maria Bandini
  • Yamamoto Miki
  • Ann

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • Gallucci Editore
  • BeccoGiallo
  • Feltrinelli Comics
  • Coconino Press

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Padua
  • Milan
  • America
  • Kosovo

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