Mantova in Comics

SABBIONETA: Amid Magic and Dreams

In this imaginative adventure, Anna—already familiar to readers as a central character in the Mathias series—embarks on a magical journey through the city of Sabbioneta. Along the way, she encounters historical figures, literary personalities, and episodes from the city’s rich past, discovering its heritage through a blend of fantasy and history.

Format: 21 × 29.7 cm (A4)
Interior: Black & White
Binding: Softcover

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ANDREA MANTEGNA: THE BRIDAL CHAMBER

Young Anna, already known from the Mathias series, steps into Andrea Mantegna’s famous fresco cycle and interacts with its characters. Through her adventure, she explores an original interpretation of the events depicted in the paintings, based on a theory developed by art critic Renzo Margonari.

Title: Andrea Mantegna: The Bridal Chamber and Other Mysteries
Introduction: Renzo Margonari
Story & Art: Giancarlo Malagutti
Pages: 54
Format: 21 × 29.7 cm (A4)
Interior: Full Color
Binding: Softcover
Languages: Italian, English, French

GIANTS VS. TITANS

This adventure can be enjoyed on several levels, offering something for readers of all ages. With humor and imagination, the story revisits the long-standing debate surrounding Giulio Romano’s famous fresco: does it depict the mythological Giants or the legendary Titans?

As Professor Renzo Margonari notes in the accompanying essay:

“To shield myself from obvious criticism, I openly acknowledge the playful nature of this work. It is simply an intellectual exercise, and I am fully prepared to agree with anyone who regards it as a provocation—or even as an entertaining waste of time.”

Based on an essay by Renzo Margonari (included in full in the appendix).

Title: Giants vs. Titans: Giulio Romano’s Fresco at Palazzo Te
Story & Art: Giancarlo Malagutti
Pages: 64 (including 44 pages of comics)
Format: 21 × 29.7 cm (A4)
Interior: Full Color
Binding: Softcover
Languages: Italian, English

JUST ONE CLUE, MANTUA

Following in the footsteps of its protagonist, this adventure sets out to discover every place in the world named Mantua. Along the way, readers explore the history, geography, and unique stories behind the towns that share the name of Virgil’s birthplace.

Educational, adventurous, humorous, and unexpectedly romantic, the journey reveals surprising connections across continents and cultures.

Story & Art: Giancarlo Malagutti
Pages: 44
Format: 21 × 29.7 cm (A4)
Interior: Black & White
Binding: Softcover
Languages: Italian, English

DANTE: The Journey That Never Happened

Did Dante Alighieri ever visit Mantua?

This historical graphic novel explores a fascinating literary and historical possibility, weaving together documented history, speculation, and storytelling to imagine a journey that may never have taken place.

Genre: Historical Graphic Novel