Diabolik
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Diabolik (Italian: [djaˈbɔːlik, djaboˈlik]) is an Italian comic series created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani. One of the most popular series in the history of Italian comics, Diabolik was created in 1962 and consists of more than 900 volumes, and has led to the birth of the fumetti neri comic subgenre. The series is named after its protagonist, an anti-heroic thief, inspired by several previous pulp fiction characters from Italy and other countries. Its stories consist of monthly black-and-white, digest-sized volumes. The series takes place in the fictional town Clerville and stars the titular Diabolik, initially represented as a ruthless and cruel thief who does not hesitate to murder anyone in order to accomplish his deeds, aided by his partner and lover Eva Kant.
Adaptations (3)
Diabolik has been adapted into 3 films, from 2021 to 2023. The most recent is Diabolik: Who Are You? (2023).
Diabolik2021 · film · 134 min · dir. Antonio Manetti, Marco Manetti · IMDb ↗IMDb5.9The dark and romantic story of the first meeting between master thief Diabolik and Eva Kant, set in the fictional state of Clerville in the late 1960s. Inspector Ginko is on the hunt for the criminal, trying to stop his evil plans.
Diabolik: Who Are You?2023 · film · 124 min · dir. Antonio Manetti, Marco Manetti · IMDb ↗IMDb5.8Captured by a ruthless criminal gang, Diabolik and Ginko get locked in the same cell, with no way out. Diabolik reveals his mysterious past to the inspector. Meanwhile, both Eva Kant and Altea are desperately looking for their men..
