Un'estate Diabolika

Un'estate Diabolika 2026

At Sala Rubicone, Un’Estate Diabolika returns, the exhibition that traces the history of Italian comics through one of its most celebrated icons, Diabolik, alongside the characters who inspired him and those who have carried on his legacy.

The 17th edition offers a journey through the world of Diabolik and the Astorina publishing house, exploring its key figures as well as some of the great authors and characters who have shaped the history of Italian and international comics.

On display:

• Astorina: It All Began with Games in Bags, from the origins of the publishing house to the creation of Diabolik;
• Diabolik’s Games, featuring games inspired by Diabolik, Eva Kant and Ginko;
• 30 Years of the Diabolik Club;
• Tribute to Cimpellin, celebrating 100 years since his birth;
• Porco Rosso and Lupin III by Hayao Miyazaki;
• EsseGesse, three pillars of Italian comics;
• De Luca’s Covers for Il Vittorioso and Il Giornalino.

The exhibition also features collectibles and rare items, Astorina bagged games, historic comics, materials from the Diabolik Club and valuable original works related to Lupin III, Porco Rosso, Cimpellin and EsseGesse.

Programme

22–30 August 2026
Exhibition
Daily from 8.30 pm to 11.00 pm

Sala Rubicone – Magazzini del Sale
Via A. Evangelisti, Cervia

Free admission