Carnera
Torelli · 1947–1948 · 27 issues
About the series
In the late 1940s, Italian publisher Torelli brought the larger-than-life story of heavyweight boxing champion Primo Carnera to the comics page with Carnera. Running for 27 issues, this series blended the athlete's real-life exploits with fictionalized adventures, capitalizing on the post-war popularity of sports and celebrity. A key entry in early Italian comic publishing, it stands as a period curiosity that reflects the era’s fascination with larger-than-life figures.