Columbus

In Columbus (1992–present, Loempia), Milo Manara turns his celebrated, sensuous linework to the story of Christopher Columbus’s voyage, reimagining the explorer’s arrival in the Americas through a lush, historically flavored lens. This single-issue comic, published by the Italian imprint Loempia, stands as a distinctive, artist-driven take on a foundational historical moment, showcasing Manara’s ability to blend epic scope with intimate, character-focused storytelling. It matters as a unique, creator-owned fusion of adventure and artistry from one of comics’ most renowned European talents.