The series takes place in the fictional town Clerville and stars the titular Diabolik, initially represented as a ruthless and cruel thief who does not hesitate to murder anyone in order to accomplish his deeds, aided by his partner and lover Eva Kant. Its stories consist of monthly black-and-white, digest-sized volumes.

The series is named after its protagonist, an anti-heroic thief, inspired by several previous pulp fiction characters from Italy and other countries. One of the most popular series in the history of Italian comics, Diabolik was created in 1962 and consists of more than 900 volumes, and has led to the birth of the fumetti neri comic subgenre. Great skill in the use of any weapons, poisons, drugs and hi-techĭiabolik ( Italian pronunciation: or ) is an Italian comic series created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani.

Skillful change artist, able to wear masks perfect and inimitable depending on the opportunities in other people whose roles he plays to perfection.Genius of disguise, in assassination and stealth techniques.Maximum experience in the field of chemistry.Highly educated in various fields of knowledge.Great connoisseur of art and precious items as well as collector of the same works.Psychomotor performance to the limits of human possibilities.Excellent tactician, strategist and gifted in analysis and deduction.Cover of Diabolik - Momenti disperati ('Diabolik - Desperate moments'), featuring the title character

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