Arena: Gladiadores del Siglo XXI

In Arena: Gladiadores del Siglo XXI, a Spanish comic series launched by Dalmau in 1981, Enrique Alcatena’s detailed, atmospheric art brings a gritty vision of future combat to life. Spanning just four issues, this short-lived but striking series pits modern gladiators against each other in a brutal arena, blending sci-fi spectacle with a raw, character-driven edge. Though its run was brief, Alcatena’s distinctive style—later celebrated in international comics—makes Arena a cult touchstone for fans of 1980s European genre work.