| Dylan Dog | |
 A Dylan Dog cover | |
| Publisher | Sergio Bonelli Editore |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 1986 - |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Tiziano Sclavi Paola Barbato |
| Artist(s) | Angelo Stano Bruno Brindisi |
| Creator(s) | Tiziano Sclavi |
Dylan Dog is an Italian comics series featuring an eponymous character, created by Tiziano Sclavi for the publishing house Sergio Bonelli Editore. Sergio Bonelli Editore (formerly CEPIM is a publishing house of Italian comics. Tiziano Sclavi (born in Broni on April 3, 1953) is an Italian comic book author journalist and writer of several novels Angelo Stano (born January 6, 1953) is an Italian comic book artist Bruno Brindisi (born June 3 1964 is an Italian Comics artist Brindisi was born in Salerno. Tiziano Sclavi (born in Broni on April 3, 1953) is an Italian comic book author journalist and writer of several novels Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Comics (via Latin from the Greek "" kōmikos, of or pertaining to "comedy" from kōmos "revel" Tiziano Sclavi (born in Broni on April 3, 1953) is an Italian comic book author journalist and writer of several novels Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of Literature or Information &ndash the activity of making information available for public view Sergio Bonelli Editore (formerly CEPIM is a publishing house of Italian comics.
Dark Horse Comics has published the English version of Dylan Dog. Dark Horse Comics is one of the largest independent American Comic book publishers behind dominant publishers Marvel Comics and DC Comics English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States It is also published in Croatia and Serbia under Ludens, and in Denmark under Shadow Zone Media.
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The character
Dylan Dog's graphic representation was inspired by English actor Rupert Everett. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Rupert James Hector Everett (born May 29, 1959) is a two-time Golden Globe -nominated English film Actor and ex- Singer
Dylan Dog is a penniless nightmare investigator who defies the whole preceding horror tradition with a vein of surrealism and an anti-bourgeois rhetoric. Horror fiction is broadly Fiction in any medium intended to scare unsettle or horrify the audience Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early-1920s and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members The true monsters in many of these stories are human beings. A monster is any of a large number of Legendary creatures which usually appear in Mythology, Legend, or Horror fiction. Human beings, humans or man (Origin 1590–1600 L homō man OL hemō the earthly one (see Humus
The series is mainly set in London, where the protagonist lives, though he occasionally travels elsewhere. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. His clothes are one of his defining characteristics: he always dresses the same way, in a red shirt, black jacket, and blue jeans. He bought twelve identical outfits after the death of his wife Lillie Connolly on the advice of Inspector Bloch, who was his superior when he worked at Scotland Yard and remains his father figure (in fact he calls Dylan "Old boy") even after Dylan struck out on his own to become a private investigator specializing in the supernatural. New Scotland Yard or Scotland Yard, informally known as The Yard and NSY, is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service, responsible Inspector Bloch is one of the principal supporting characters in the series, together with his assistant (or rather, comic relief), Groucho, a punning double of Groucho Marx.
Dylan lives with Groucho at 7 Craven Road in a cluttered apartment with a doorbell that screams. His hobbies include playing the clarinet and constructing model ship; he has many phobias, including claustrophobia, bats and heights. The clarinet is a Musical instrument in the Woodwind family The name derives from adding the suffix -et meaning little to the Italian word This article is concerned primarily with static models For operating models see Model yachting or Radio-controlled boat, Ship models or Phobias Phobias (in the clinical meaning of the term are the most common form of Anxiety disorders An American study by the National Institute of Mental Health Fear of bats, sometimes called chiroptophobia (an incorrect derivation from the order Chiroptera of Bats may refer both to a specific Acrophobia (from Greek, meaning "summit" is an extreme or irrational Fear of Heights It belongs to a category of Specific Dylan is also particularly susceptible to motion sickness, which is one of the reasons why he rarely travels. Motion sickness or kinetosis is a condition in which a disagreement exists between visually perceived movement and the Vestibular system 's sense of movement Once an alcoholic, he now almost never drinks, though many of the most entertaining moments in the comic occur when Groucho forces him to take shots. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions He is a vegetarian. Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes Meat (including game and slaughter by-products Fish (including Shellfish and other sea He's also a hopeless romantic who loves and loses a new woman in nearly every issue.
Dylan Dog seems to have an Oedipus complex: many of the numerous women he pursues resemble his mother Morgana, and he dramatically collides with the shadow of his father -- Xabaras -- (Slight transformation of Abraxas) cut into two halves, which seems to allude to the ambivalence of this father figure and of Dylan's feelings for him. The Oedipus complex, in Freudian Psychoanalysis, is named after the Greek mythical character Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father The word Abraxas (or Abrasax or Abracax) was engraved on certain antique stones called on that account Abraxas stones, which were used
Sclavi's progressive disinvolvement has left other authors the task of carrying forward character continuity. After being absent for several years, Xabaras returned in 2004. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
Supporting characters
Inspector Bloch, Dylan's superior when he worked at Scotland Yard, remained his friend and father figure even after our hero quit the force. New Scotland Yard or Scotland Yard, informally known as The Yard and NSY, is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service, responsible Bloch and Dylan often help out in each other's cases. Bloch is more rational and grounded than Dylan and often disregards supernatural explanations. The term supernatural or supranatural ( Latin: super, supra "above" + natura "nature" pertains to entities events He is an old but competent officer who dreams of retirement. Though Dylan causes enough trouble on his own, Bloch is also plagued by his hapless underling, Jenkins, whom he constantly threatens to sentence to a life of directing traffic. His graphic representation was inspired by English actor Robert Morley. Robert Morley CBE ( May 26, 1908 &ndash June 3, 1992) was an Oscar -nominated English Actor who
Groucho was a Groucho Marx impersonator whose character became his permanent personality (hinted to be because of memory loss in 'Oltre la porta' issue 228). Now he lives and works with Dylan Dog as his professional sidekick. SideKick was an early Personal Information Manager (PIM Software application by Borland launched in 1983 under Philippe Kahn He enjoys puns and women, though he does not share his employer's luck with the ladies. Groucho's goofy, off-beat personality helps temper Dylan's moodiness. He also reminds his boss when their finances are in dire straits (almost always), shows up with a pistol in the nick of time (he can't shoot himself, but he always throws the pistol in Dylan's hand right on time), and makes tea. Tea refers to the cured agricultural product of the leaves leaf buds and internodes of Camellia sinensis, which have been prepared and cured for the market At some point in every issue Groucho makes one or two jokes that annoy Dylan and the person listening to the joke (often a client of Dylan's). An example: ". . . once, I had a dog which could utter its own name. It was named Woof. "[1]
New issues
Dylan Dog series debuted in October 1986 with a comic book entitled "L'alba dei morti viventi" ("Dawn of the Living Dead"), plotted and scripted by Tiziano Sclavi and illustrated by Angelo Stano; it proved to be a huge publishing success in the years to come. Tiziano Sclavi (born in Broni on April 3, 1953) is an Italian comic book author journalist and writer of several novels Angelo Stano (born January 6, 1953) is an Italian comic book artist May 2003 saw the publication of Issue 200, entitled "Il numero duecento" ("Number Two-Hundred"), plotted and scripted by Paola Barbato and drawn by Bruno Brindisi. Events January February March April May June July August September Bruno Brindisi (born June 3 1964 is an Italian Comics artist Brindisi was born in Salerno.
Reprints
The first reprint series came out in July 1990, the second in June 1991, and the third in June 1996, this time called Collezione Book (Collection Book); in October 2006 the bi-monthly reprint Grande ristampa was released. Events January February March April X-Force debuts in New Mutants vol Events January the Avengers ( 1963 series #394 - Marvel Comics Captain America Events January January 1 2006: Newsweek offer a look back at 2005 through editorial cartoons
February 1997 saw the release of the Super Book, a tri-monthly release that reprinted the special annual issues that had come out ten years before. Events January Avengers ( 1996 series #3 - Marvel Comics Captain America (
Annuals
In August 1987 a special annual release was added to the monthly series, called Numero Speciale (Special Issue), with one story longer than usual and, in addition, small extra books on various horror-related subjects. Horror fiction is broadly Fiction in any medium intended to scare unsettle or horrify the audience
Another annual release was added in March 1991, L'almanacco della paura (The Fear Almanac), together with the usual Dylan stories, one could also find articles and curiosities about film, literature, and other topics, all related to the horror theme. Events January February March April X-Force debuts in New Mutants vol Literature is the Art of written works Literally translated the word means "acquaintance with letters" (from Latin littera letter Horror fiction is broadly Fiction in any medium intended to scare unsettle or horrify the audience
January 1993 saw the appearance of a new annual book, the Dylan Dog Gigante (Gigantic Dylan Dog), so called because it was much larger than the monthly book and because it contained more stories. Events January February March April Adventures of Superman 500 is released and the Reign of the Supermen
Dylan Dog maxi (Maximum Dylan Dog) came out in July 1998. Events January February March April May June July August September This was another annual release that collected together three previously unpublished stories.
Specials
In October 1990 an irregularly numbered issue came out: Dylan Dog e Martin Mystère - Ultima Fermata: l'incubo! (Dylan Dog and Martin Mystère - Last Stop: Nightmare!). Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) It presented an unpublished story in which the nightmare investigator teamed up with another famous Bonelli character, Martin Mystère. Sergio Bonelli (born December 2, 1932) is an Italian comic book author and publisher Martin Mystère is an Italian comic book. Created by writer Alfredo Castelli and drawn by Giancarlo Alessandrini, it was first published in Alfredo Castelli and Tiziano Sclavi wrote and plotted this story, and Giovanni Freghieri did the drawings. Alfredo Castelli (born June 26, 1947) is an Italian Comic book author and writer Tiziano Sclavi (born in Broni on April 3, 1953) is an Italian comic book author journalist and writer of several novels The story had a sequel in 1992. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
Covers
Claudio Villa created the covers for this series up until Issue 41 (1990), after which he was replaced by Angelo Stano. Claudio Villa (born October 31 1959) is an Italian Comics artist who has primarily worked with Sergio Bonelli Editore, and is currently Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Angelo Stano (born January 6, 1953) is an Italian comic book artist Both have also illustrated many stories.
Dark Horse
American publisher Dark Horse Comics has released seven English volumes of Dylan Dog -- six in 1999, and one more in 2002. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Dark Horse Comics is one of the largest independent American Comic book publishers behind dominant publishers Marvel Comics and DC Comics English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States US publications -->==Events and publications== January February March April Events January February March April May June July August September In this version, Groucho becomes a cleanshaven fellow called Felix because of legal dispute with Groucho Marx's estate. Mike Mignola drew new covers for the 1999 releases. Mike Joseph Mignola (born September 16, 1960) is an American Comic book Artist and Writer, famous for creating the comic
Adaptations
Dellamorte Dellamore
In 1994 Italian director Michele Soavi directed the film Dellamorte Dellamore (known abroad as Cemetery Man or Of Death and Love), with a screenplay written by Giovanni Romoli and based on Tiziano Sclavi's similarly titled novel. The year 1994 in film involved some significant events Top grossing films (U Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. Michele Soavi, sometimes known as Michael Soavi (born July 3, 1957) is an Italian Filmmaker. See also Pre-production Screenwriting A screenplay or script is a written plan authored by a Screenwriter, for a Film or Television Tiziano Sclavi (born in Broni on April 3, 1953) is an Italian comic book author journalist and writer of several novels A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story [2] Francesco Dellamorte (his mother's surname was Dellamore) - a sort of Italian alter ego for Dylan Dog - appears for the first time in the third special issue of Dylan Dog, Orrore nero (Black Horror), released July 1989, in which he met the Nightmares Detective, but the Sclavi's novel was written before the special issue. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest An alter ego ( Latin, "the other I" is a second self, a second Personality or Persona within a Person Events January Invasion! crossover event in DC Comics February March April May June
Francesco Dellamorte also appears in a short sequel of Orrore nero, entitled Stelle cadenti (Falling stars), where Dylan, Groucho, Francesco and Gnaghi are walking together during saint Lawrence's night, watching shooting stars and talking bout life and death. But they are not alone, that night. . .
English actor Rupert Everett played the protagonist, Francesco Dellamorte, and Italian model and actress Anna Falchi played the female lead. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Rupert James Hector Everett (born May 29, 1959) is a two-time Golden Globe -nominated English film Actor and ex- Singer Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Anna Falchi (born Anna Kristiina Palomäki on April 22, 1972, in Tampere) is a Finnish -born model and film actress. Although Everett, playing Dellamorte, wore Dylan Dog's trademark costume, the Dylan Dog character did not appear in the movie.
Dead of Night
Kevin Munroe is directing Dead of Night an adaptation that will star Brandon Routh. Kevin Munroe is the director of 2007 CG film TMNT and Sim Brother Brandon James Routh ( rhyming with mouth; born October 9, 1979) is an American actor and former Fashion model. [3] It is currently set for a 2009 release. 2009 in film has numerous films in production to be released in 2009 as well as films that have announced release dates but have yet to begin filming [4]
Awards
- 2007 Nominated for the "Favourite European Comics" Eagle Award
Trivia
- Italian author Umberto Eco said: "I can read the Bible, Homer, or Dylan Dog for several days without being bored. Events January January 10: Superman & Batman vs Aliens & Predator released Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Umberto Eco (born 5 January 1932 is an Italian Medievalist, semiotician, Philosopher, literary critic and Novelist, best Etymology According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word bible is from Latin biblia, traced from the same word through Medieval Latin and Late Latin Homer ( Ancient Greek:, Homēros) is a legendary ancient Greek epic Poet, traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems the "
- Dylan Dog was named for poet Dylan Thomas. Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953 was a Welsh poet who wrote exclusively in English
- Dylan's address is Craven Road n°7, London, in reference to director Wes Craven. Wesley Earl Craven (born August 2, 1939) is an American Film director and writer, perhaps best known as the creator of many Horror
- Dylan's license plate number is DYD 666. A vehicle registration plate is a metal or plastic plate attached to a Motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes
- Dylan Dog is the most widely sold comic book in Italy: including both reprints and new stories, it sells over a million copies each month. A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
Notes
- ^ ". . . una volta avevo un cane che sapeva dire il suo nome. Si chiamava Bau. " issue: "Golconda!", page 69
- ^ Dellamorte Dellamore at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Kevin Munroe Brings Dylan Dog to Cinemas in "Dead of Night", Comic Book Resources, May 13, 2008
- ^ Dead of Night at the Internet Movie Database
References
- Dylan Dog at the Comic Book DB
- Dylan Dog (Dark Horse) at the Comic Book DB
External links
- Bonelli Comics
- Dark Horse Preview
- Website Dylan Dog on TexBR (Portuguese)
- Tiziano Sclavi/Dylan Dog-Portrait
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