I Protagonisti

A short-lived but striking anthology series from Sergio Bonelli Editore, I Protagonisti (1974–1975) spotlighted ten standalone, historically themed adventures, each issue dedicated to a different larger-than-life figure from the past. The series is most closely associated with the vivid, expressive artwork of Rino Albertarelli, whose contributions defined its visual identity across the run. Though brief, the collection stands as a testament to Bonelli’s ambition to explore epic, character-driven narratives beyond their usual western and adventure fare, offering a compact gallery of dramatic portraits from world history.