Frate Francesco e i Suoi Fioretti

A reverent, single-issue comic adaptation from Edizioni Messaggero Padova, Frate Francesco e i Suoi Fioretti (2006–present) brings the classic medieval tales of Saint Francis of Assisi to the sequential-art page. Written by Giovanni M. Colasanti and Laura Battaglia, the book is most notably illustrated by the acclaimed Italian artist Dino Battaglia, whose distinctive, textured linework lends a timeless, spiritual gravity to the saint's gentle teachings and miracles. This slim, passionate volume stands as a quiet gem for readers interested in hagiographic comics and the lyrical, European tradition of literary adaptation.