Druuna: Mandragore

In 1995, Heavy Metal published the single-issue Druuna: Mandragore, a standalone chapter within the surreal, erotic science-fantasy saga of Druuna. This series is most associated with the visionary Italian artist Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, whose lush, detailed painted artwork defines the post-apocalyptic world and its tormented heroine. While brief, this installment extends the haunting atmosphere and dark themes of Druuna's ongoing story, offering a concentrated dose of Serpieri's distinctive, atmospheric style. It matters as a key piece of the Druuna mythos, showcasing the series' unique blend of graphic sensuality and bleak, speculative fiction.