Giuseppe Bergman

The series Giuseppe Bergman, published by J'ai lu from 1987 to 1991, collects the surreal, metafictional adventures of its titular character, a young Italian man adrift in a world of art, travel, and self-discovery. Written and drawn by the acclaimed Italian cartoonist Milo Manara, the series is a landmark of European comics, blending elegant, expressive artwork with a playful, philosophical narrative that deconstructs the very nature of comic storytelling. It matters as a defining work of Manara's early career, showcasing his signature style and narrative ambition beyond his more famous erotic comics.