Rat-man Collection #9

In "Cinzia la barbara!", Jo finds herself caught in a whirlwind of mistaken identity and magical mayhem when she tracks down Rat-Man, who’s about to marry the world’s most beautiful woman—only to discover the bride is actually a man using a spell to reclaim his true form. Written and illustrated by Leo Ortolani, the story blends absurd humor with a twisty, surreal turn that leaves Jo’s heart—and the fate of the spell—hanging in the balance.

In "Cong!", Leo Ortolani crafts a whimsical yet poignant tale of a giant ape named Cong, snatched from the wild and brought to the city, where her escape and injury spark a quiet, heartfelt journey. As her family waits anxiously for her return, the story unfolds with a mix of humor and tenderness, grounded in the simple, powerful bond between a creature and her home.