Mino Milani

Mino Milani was an Italian writer, cartoonist, journalist, and historian, born on 3 February 1928. He died on 10 February 2022. Over his long career, he worked under several pseudonyms, including Stelio Martelli, Eugenio Ventura, Piero Selva, Mungo Graham Alcesti, and T. Maggio. Milani is best known for his work in Italian children’s and adventure comics, particularly for *Corriere dei Ragazzi* and *Avventura e Storia*. His most credited titles in our catalog include *Bob Crockett - Davy Crocketts Sohn*, *Helgonet*, and *La Découverte du monde en bandes dessinées*. His writing style was historically grounded, often blending fact with fiction in a clear, engaging manner. He collaborated with various artists to bring his scripts to life, though specific partners are not detailed in the available records. Milani’s career in comics spanned from 1973 to 2001, but his influence extended beyond the medium through his work as a historian and journalist. He received no major awards listed in the source material, but his legacy endures as a versatile storyteller who helped shape Italian adventure comics for younger readers.