Zerocalcare

The Profile

Zerocalcare is the pen name of Michele Rech, an Italian cartoonist and graphic novelist. Reviews emphasize his use of Roman everyday life, recurring Armadillo character, pop-culture references and a mix of irony, politics and introspection.

Creator of La profezia dell'armadillo and other graphic novels; author of narrative works that often revisit themes of youth, politics and personal memory. Strappare lungo i bordi is referenced as a six-episode TV series in reviews.

Reviews highlight Zerocalcare's gift for turning ordinary, everyday situations into universal, emotionally rich stories. His work mixes ironic humor, political notes and dense pop-culture layering. Critics praise atmosphere, character work and the recurring Armadillo conscience.