La Compagnia della Forca

Magnus, the master of baroque fantasy and meticulous linework, created this darkly whimsical series for Alessandro Editore, running ten issues from 1987 to 1995. La Compagnia della Forca follows a roving troupe of condemned criminals who, spared the noose, are forced into a life of perilous adventures across a richly imagined medieval landscape. Blending gallows humor with intricate, almost Bosch-like detail, the series showcases Magnus’s singular vision as both writer and artist, making it a cult touchstone of Italian comics. Its enduring appeal lies in its unflinching yet playful exploration of loyalty and survival among the damned.