Saffo

In the early 1970s, Italian publisher Editrice La Terza launched Saffo, a 17-issue series that blended adventure and exotic romance, largely defined by the lush, evocative artwork of Carlo Jacono and Floriano Bozzi. Set against a backdrop of ancient and far-flung locales, the strip followed its titular heroine through peril and passion, offering a stylish, mature take on the serialized comics of the era. Though brief, Saffo remains a distinctive artifact of Italian fumetti, showcasing the bold illustration and dramatic storytelling that marked the country’s genre comics at the time.