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THE REVIEW
Generation born in the Eighties... Generation of almost thirty-year-olds, big kids, almost fathers, almost adults, precarious, permanent, and bored, with a question mark instead of a future and ellipses instead of the present...
Zerocalcare, a Roman artist produced by Makkox, talks about us. After some collaborations with newspapers and magazines, he creates this "The Armadillo Prophecy," a collection of strips that collectively tell a sad yet at the same time hilarious story... So engrossing that I read it on a train journey of less than an hour... It had been a long time since I read comics, but after discovering him online (here and here) I rediscovered the pleasure.
Recommended for those like me who were born in those years, you will surely find yourself in these stories that evoke a thousand memories.
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Summary by Bot
Zerocalcare's Armadillo Prophecy beautifully captures the experiences of the 1980s generation. The comic blends humor and sadness to depict precarious youth facing uncertain futures. It’s engaging and nostalgic, resonating strongly with readers from that era. The reviewer highly recommends it for those seeking relatable stories and rediscovering the joy of comics.
Zerocalcare
Zerocalcare (Michele Rech) is an Italian cartoonist and graphic novelist from the Rome district of Rebibbia. He broke out with La profezia dell’armadillo (2011) and later created the Netflix animated series Strappare lungo i bordi (2021) and Questo mondo non mi renderà cattivo (2023).04 Reviews
