O Rei Macaco

In this 2017 Portuguese-language one-shot from Arte de Autor, writer Silverio Pisu and artist Milo Manara offer a vivid, standalone interpretation of the classic Monkey King legend. Manara’s lush, detailed artwork brings the mythic Chinese tale to life, while Pisu’s script distills the story’s core adventure into a single, self-contained issue. A striking entry in Manara’s celebrated career, it showcases his ability to blend folklore with his signature visual style.