Ispettore Ginko
Few characters in Italian comics have proven as enduringly essential as Ispettore Ginko — a figure who has been at the heart of Astorina's iconic Diabolik universe since its very first issue in 1962, making him a true Silver Age original with roots stretching across an extraordinary six decades of publication. With 439 catalog appearances spanning Diabolik, Diabolik - Le origini del mito, and Diabolik Swiisss, he is one of the most consistently present figures in the entire series, a testament to just how indispensable he is to the world these stories inhabit. Two of those appearances carry key-issue status for collectors, and his company across the page — including Gustavo Garian and the duchessa Altea di Vallenberg — speaks to the rich, dramatic cast that makes this universe so compelling. If you're exploring the landmark tradition of Italian fumetti, Ispettore Ginko is absolutely where the story begins.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Ispettore Ginko first appeared in Diabolik #1 in 1962 — that's 64 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🏆 Ranks #236 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 439 issues across 12 different series.
- ⭐ 2 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 61 years (1962–2023) — a true Silver Age mainstay.