Belem

In the four-issue series Belem (2009–2015), Silvester Publishing presents a self-contained story set in the gritty, supernatural-tinged underworld of a fictional Brazilian city. The series, primarily associated with writer and artist André Diniz, explores themes of crime, redemption, and the blurred line between the living and the dead through its haunting, noir-inflected artwork. Though brief, Belem stands as a notable example of independent Brazilian comics, showcasing Diniz’s distinctive visual storytelling and a mature, atmospheric narrative that lingers beyond its short run.