Martin Mystère

Few characters in Italian comics have carved out such a distinctive and enduring niche as Martin Mystère, who burst onto the scene in 1982 — deep in the Bronze Age — from the storied house of Sergio Bonelli Editore, brought to life by writer Alfredo Castelli and artist Giancarlo Alessandrini. Over an extraordinary span stretching across more than four decades to the present day, this "Detective of the Impossible" has accumulated 177 catalog appearances and four key collector issues, a testament to just how deeply he's embedded himself in the fabric of Italian sequential art. His adventures place him in remarkable company — sharing pages with beloved Bonelli icons like Dylan Dog, Nathan Never, Java, Diana Lombard, and Groucho — and his presence across flagship series like his own Martin Mystère title, Dylan Dog, and Collana Almanacchi speaks to a character whose appeal transcends any single corner of the universe he inhabits. If you're discovering the rich world of Sergio Bonelli Editore, Martin Mystère is an essential, irresistible starting point.