De Tubis

A creature of the Italian Bronze Age comics scene, De Tubis made their debut in Braccio di Ferro #276 in 1982, brought to life by creator Pierluigi Sangalli for Editoriale Metro. With only a handful of appearances across 1982–1983, this is a rare, fleeting presence in the world of Braccio di Ferro — sharing those pages with beloved figures like Braccio di Ferro himself, Olivia, Poldo, and Pisellino. For collectors with a soft spot for Italian comics and the charming, compact universe of Braccio di Ferro, De Tubis is one of those intriguing minor players that makes digging through back issues such a rewarding treasure hunt.