I giganti del fumetto

A sweeping Italian anthology series launched by Rizzoli Libri in 1975, I giganti del fumetto collects classic newspaper comic strips and adventure serials in oversized, high-quality volumes. Spanning just six issues, the series is best known for showcasing foundational works by masters like Alex Raymond and Hal Foster, preserving their epic storytelling for a new generation. It matters as a key early example of European archival publishing, treating American comics as serious art worthy of deluxe presentation.