Maschera Nera

From 1962 to 1965, Editoriale Corno published Maschera Nera, a 36-issue Italian comic series that blended masked adventure with pulp intrigue. Writer Esselle and artist Paul Payne were the creative constants, shaping the book's shadowy, action-driven tone. While less internationally known than other Corno titles, the series stands as a distinctive example of early-1960s Italian genre comics, showcasing the publisher's commitment to original masked-hero stories before the boom of licensed imports.