Druuna

A landmark series of 1980s erotic science fiction comic art, Paolo Serpieri’s Druuna portrays a corrupt post-apocalyptic future devastated by a virus that transforms humans into bloodthirsty mutants. At the heart of the story, Druuna, a symbol of purity in this violent world, sets out in search of a cure to save the love of her life.
While eroticism played a major role in the series’ reputation, Druuna goes far beyond this single aspect, offering a reflection on the body, power, manipulation, and the human condition. The series’ success also owes much to the exceptional artwork of Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, his mastery of black and white, his precise depiction of the human form, and the richness of his futuristic settings.