Grade: 9.4 Near Mint
Petra Chérie – Attilio Micheluzzi (Fantagraphics Books) A Masterwork of European Graphic Storytelling Petra Chérie presents the acclaimed work of Attilio Micheluzzi (1930–1990), one of the great auteurs of Italian and European comics. Published by Fantagraphics, this edition brings English-language readers a landmark series by an artist celebrated for elegance, historical depth, and narrative restraint. Micheluzzi came to comics unusually late, beginning his career in his forties after training and working as an architect—including time spent in Africa and with the Libyan royal family. That background profoundly shaped his art. His pages display a refined, architectural line, meticulous composition, and an exceptional command of atmosphere, especially in black and white. About the Story Petra Chérie is set against the backdrop of World War I aviation, following a female pilot navigating a world defined by war, travel, political tension, and moral ambiguity. Micheluzzi blends classic adventure with a distinctly European sensibility—quietly melancholic, intelligent, and noir-tinged. The result is a story that values mood and character as much as action. Why This Edition Matters Collects one of Micheluzzi’s most celebrated series Published by Fantagraphics, known for definitive auteur editions Exemplary of European historical and literary comics Ideal for readers of Hugo Pratt, Jacques Tardi, Vittorio Giardino, and serious graphic literature Legacy Micheluzzi’s influence on European comics is profound. He received major awards including the Yellow Kid (Lucca) and Alfred (Angoulême), and his work continues to be reprinted and studied internationally. Petra Chérie stands as a defining example of comics as mature, literary art. Near Mint condition - see pics for interior art samples Carefully packed and shipped securely A must-have volume for collectors of European comics, graphic novels as literature, and Fantagraphics editions.

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