Mandrake
Nerbini · 1935–1941 · 14 issues
About the series
Lee Falk and Phil Davis brought the magician Mandrake to Italian readers through Nerbini's 14-issue series from 1935 to 1941. This early comic strip import, starring a master illusionist who fights crime with hypnotic powers, helped establish the global reach of American adventure comics. Its run captures a formative era for the medium, showcasing Davis's elegant linework and Falk's pioneering blend of mystery and pulp heroics.