Sergio Bonelli Editore (formerly CEPIM and other names) is a publishing house of

Italian comics Italian comics, also known as ''fumetto'' , plural form ''fumetti'' , are comics that originate in Italy. The most popular Italian comics have been translated into many languages. The term ''fumetto'' (literally ''little puff of smoke'') refers ...

founded in 1940 by

Gian Luigi Bonelli Giovanni Luigi Bonelli (22 December 1908 – 12 January 2001) was an Italian comics, Italian comic book author and publisher, best remembered as the co-creator of ''Tex Willer'' in 1948, together with artist Aurelio Galleppini. Career Bonelli was ...

(1908–2001). It takes its name from its former president, comic book writer

Sergio Bonelli Sergio Bonelli (2 December 1932 – 26 September 2011) was an Italian comic book writer and publisher. He is best known as creator of '' Zagor'' (1961) and '' Mister No'' (1975), as well as a comics publisher through the publishing house Sergi ...

(1932–2011), son of Gian Luigi. The company popularized the comic book format that became known as ''Bonelliano''. These comic books presented complete stories in 98 black-and-white pages in a

pocket book A pocket is a bag- or envelope-like receptacle either fastened to or inserted in an article of clothing to hold small items. Pockets are also attached to luggage, backpacks, and similar items. In older usage, a pocket was a separate small bag o ...

format. The subject matter was always adventure, whether Western, horror, mystery, or science fiction. The ''bonelliani'' are to date the most popular form of comics in Italy. The company was founded as Casa Audace Editrice in 1940. In 1957, when Sergio took over as director, the press was renamed to Edizioni Araldo. In subsequent years the name of the press was changed to CEPIM, Daim Press, and Altamira — sometimes being known by two names simultaneously."The Dream Factory,"
Sergio Bonelli Editore website. Accessed Nov. 22, 2016. In c. 1990, it was renamed Sergio Bonelli Editore in honor of the younger Bonelli. The company has published ''

Tex Willer Tex Willer is the main fictional character of the Italian comics series ''Tex'', created by writer Gian Luigi Bonelli and illustrator Aurelio Galleppini, and first published in Italy on 30 September 1948. It is among the most popular character ...

'', created by Gian Luigi Bonelli and

Aurelio Galleppini Aurelio Galleppini (28 August 1917 – 10 March 1994), better known with his nickname Galep, was an Italian comics artist and illustrator, best known as graphic creator of ''Tex Willer'' in 1948. Biography Galleppini was born at Casale di ...

, since 1948. Sergio Bonelli (pseudonym Guido Nolitta) and artist

Gallieno Ferri Gallieno Ferri (21 March 1929 – 2 April 2016) was an Italian comic book artist and illustrator. He was born in Genoa. In 1960 Ferri met writer Sergio Bonelli and they created the comic book '' Zagor''. Ferri illustrated Zagor from the first ...

's '' Zagor'' was first published by the company in 1961. In the 1970s the company published ''Un uomo un'avventura'' ("A Man An Adventure"), a series of graphic novels by authors such as

Bonvi Bonvi, pen name of Franco Bonvicini (31 March 1941 – 10 December 1995) was an Italian comic book artist, creator of the comic strips ''Sturmtruppen'' and ''Nick Carter''. Biography Bonvicini was born either in Parma or Modena, in the Emilia Ro ...

Guido Crepax Guido Crepas (15 July 1933, in Milan – 31 July 2003, in Milan), better known by his pen name Guido Crepax, was an Italian comics artist. He is most famous for his character '' Valentina'', created in 1965 and very representative of the spirit of ...

Hugo Pratt Ugo Eugenio Prat, better known as Hugo Pratt (15 June 1927 – 20 August 1995), was an Italian comic book creator who was known for combining strong storytelling with extensive historical research on works such as '' Corto Maltese''. He was ind ...

and

Sergio Toppi Sergio Toppi (11 October 1932, Milan – 21 August 2012, Milan)Tex Willer Tex Willer is the main fictional character of the Italian comics series ''Tex'', created by writer Gian Luigi Bonelli and illustrator Aurelio Galleppini, and first published in Italy on 30 September 1948. It is among the most popular character ...

'' (1948–) *''

Il Piccolo Ranger ''Il Piccolo Ranger'' (i.e. "The Little Ranger") is an Italian comic book series centered on Kit Teller, a character created in 1958 by writer Andrea Lavezzolo in tandem with illustrator Francesco Gamba and later developed by numerous authors; ...

'' (1958–1985) *'' Zagor'' (1961–) *''

Alan Mistero Alan may refer to: People *Alan (surname), an English and Turkish surname *Alan (given name), an English given name **List of people with given name Alan ''Following are people commonly referred to solely by "Alan" or by a homonymous name.'' *Al ...

'' (1965) *''

Comandante Mark Comandante Mark is an Italian comics book originally published in Italy by Daimi Press (future Sergio Bonelli Editore). The original series was published in Italy monthly between September 1966 and January 1990, reached 281 numbers (mostly episode ...

'' (1966–2000) *''

Storia del West ''Storia del West'' (i.e. "History of the West") is a comic book series created in 1967 by Gino D'Antonio and Renzo Calegari. Overview A detailed and well-documented historical account of American frontier narrated from the point of view of a ...

'' (1967–1980) *'' The Protagonists'' (1974–1975) *''

Mister No ''Mister No'' is an Italian comic book, first published in Italy in 1975 by Sergio Bonelli Editore. Mister No was created by writer Sergio Bonelli artist Gallieno Ferri in Spring 1975. Bonelli published under the pseudonym Guido Nolitta. The regu ...

'' (1975–2006) *''

Akim An ''akim'' ( kk, әкім, әкімдер / ''äkimder''; ky, аким; russian: аким) is the head of a local government in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. ''Akim'', meaning " God will establish", is derived from the Arabic Arabic (, ' ...

'' (1976–1980) *''

A Man, an Adventure A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''a'' (pronounced ), plural ''aes'' ...

'' (1976–1980) *'' Ken Parker'' (1977–1984) *''

Judas Judas Iscariot (; grc-x-biblical, Ἰούδας Ἰσκαριώτης; syc, ܝܗܘܕܐ ܣܟܪܝܘܛܐ; died AD) was a disciple and one of the original Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. According to all four canonical gospels, Judas betray ...

'' (1979–1980) *''

Martin Mystère ''Martin Mystère'' is both the title and protagonist of an Italian comic book. Created by writer Alfredo Castelli and artist Giancarlo Alessandrini, it was first published in Italy by Sergio Bonelli Editore in 1982. Dark Horse Comics has publi ...

'' (1982–) *'' Gil'' (1982–1983) *''

Bella & Bronco Bella is a feminine given name. It is a diminutive form of names ending in -bella. ''Bella'' is related to the Italian, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese and Latin words for beautiful, to the name Belle, meaning ''beautiful'' in French. It increased in ...

'' (1984) *''

Dylan Dog ''Dylan Dog'' is an Italian horror comics series created by Tiziano Sclavi and published by Sergio Bonelli Editore since 1986. The series features the eponymous character, a paranormal investigator who takes on cases involving supernatural el ...

'' (1986–) *''

Nick Raider Nick Raider is a fictional comic detective whose series was published from 1988 to 2005 by Sergio Bonelli Editore in Italy. Graphically inspired by the American actor Robert Mitchum, it was created by writer Claudio Nizzi and artist Giampiero Case ...

'' (1988–2005) *''

Nathan Never 200px, Cover for ''Nathan Never'' #1. ''Nathan Never'' is a black-and-white, science fiction Italian comic book, published monthly in Italy since 1991 by Sergio Bonelli Editore. It is written by Michele Medda, Antonio Serra and Bepi Vigna. Ar ...

'' (1991–) *''

Zona X Zona X is an Italian comic book originally published in Italy by Sergio Bonelli Editore between 1992 and 1998. The creator of the series is Alfredo Castelli. One Zona X issue is 196 pages, which includes two complete stories or episodes. Zona X c ...

'' (1992–1999) *''

Almanacs Series An almanac (also spelled ''almanack'' and ''almanach'') is an annual publication listing a set of current information about one or multiple subjects. It includes information like weather forecasts, farmers' planting dates, tide tables, and other ...

'' (1993–) *''

Legs Weaver ''Legs Weaver'' is an Italian science fiction comic book published by Sergio Bonelli Editore between 1994 and 2005. Rebecca "Legs" Lawrence Weaver, the main character of the comic, first appeared as supporting character and sparring partner o ...

'' (1995–2005) *''

Magico Vento Magico or Mágico may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Magico'' (manga), a Japanese manga series * ''Mágico'' (album), an album by Charlie Haden * '' Mágico: Carta de Amor'', an album by Jan Garbarek, Egberto Gismonti and Charlie Haden * Mr ...

'' (1997–2010) *''

Napoleone Napoleone is an Italian male given name. St. Napoleone of Alexandria, alternatively rendered as ''Neopulus'', ''Neopolus'', ''Neopolis'' or ''Neópolo'', whose feast day is August 15, was martyred during the early fourth century during the Dioclet ...

'' (1997–2006) *'' Brendon'' (1998–2014) *''

Julia Julia is usually a feminine given name. It is a Latinate feminine form of the name Julio and Julius. (For further details on etymology, see the Wiktionary entry "Julius".) The given name ''Julia'' had been in use throughout Late Antiquity (e ...

'' (1998–) *''

Jonathan Steele Jonathan Steele may refer to: *Jonathan Steele (journalist), British journalist and author *Jonathan Steele (comics), the comic book series *Jonny Steele, footballer See also *Jon Steel Jon Steel , full name Jonathan Steel (born 14 March 1980 ...

'' (1999–2004) *'' Gea'' (1999–2005) *''

Dampyr ''Dampyr'' is an Italian comic book series created by Mauro Boselli and Maurizio Colombo and first published by Sergio Bonelli Editore in 2000. Plot Characters *Harlan Draka, also known as "Dampyr", is a Serbian vampire hunter revealed to ...

'' (2000–) *''

Leo Pulp Leo or Léo may refer to: Acronyms * Law enforcement officer * Law enforcement organisation * '' Louisville Eccentric Observer'', a free weekly newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky * Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Arts a ...

'' (2001–2007) *''

Gregory Hunter Gregory may refer to: People and fictional characters * Gregory (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Gregory (surname), a surname Places Australia *Gregory, Queensland, a town in the Shire of ...

'' (2001–2002) *''

Brad Barron Brad may refer to: * Brad (given name), a masculine given name Places * Brad, Hunedoara, a city in Hunedoara County, Romania * Brad, a village in Berești-Bistrița Commune, Bacău County, Romania * Brad, a village in Filipeni, Bacău, Romania * ...

'' (2005–2006) *''

Demian ''Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth'' is a Bildungsroman by Hermann Hesse, first published in 1919; a prologue was added in 1960. ''Demian'' was first published under the pseudonym "Emil Sinclair", the name of the narrator of the stor ...

'' (2006–2007) *''

Volto Nascosto ''Volto Nascosto'' (Italian language, Italian: ''"Hidden Face"'') is the title of an Italy, Italian short comic series written by Gianfranco Manfredi for Sergio Bonelli Editore. The first issue was published on 10 October 2007. The miniseries is m ...

'' (2008–2009) *''

Jan Dix Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article N ...

'' (2008–2010) *''

Lilith Lilith ( ; he, לִילִית, Līlīṯ) is a female figure in Mesopotamian and Judaic mythology, alternatively the first wife of Adam and supposedly the primordial she-demon. Lilith is cited as having been "banished" from the Garden of Ed ...

'' (2008–2017) *''

Caravan Caravan or caravans may refer to: Transport and travel *Caravan (travellers), a group of travellers journeying together **Caravanserai, a place where a caravan could stop *Camel train, a convoy using camels as pack animals *Convoy, a group of veh ...

'' (2009–2010) *'' Greystorm'' (2009–2010) *''

Cassidy Cassidy may refer to: Personal names * Cassidy (given name) * Cassidy (surname) People * Cassidy (musician) (born 1979), lead singer of Antigone Rising * Cassidy (rapper) (born 1982), American rapper * DJ Cassidy (born 1981), New York DJ * Ja ...

'' (2010–2011) *''

Saguaro The saguaro (, ) (''Carnegiea gigantea'') is a tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus ''Carnegiea'' that can grow to be over tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains ...

'' (2011–2014) *''

Shanghai Devil Shanghai is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of ...

'' (2011–2013) *'' Le storie'' (2012–) *'' Dragonero'' (2013–) *''

Orfani Orfani ( el, Ορφάνι, formerly Ορφάνιον - Orfanion) is a village and a former municipality in the Kavala regional unit, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pangaio ...

'' (2013–2018) * ''

Odessa Odesa (also spelled Odessa) is the third most populous city and municipality in Ukraine and a major seaport and transport hub located in the south-west of the country, on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. The city is also the administrat ...

''(2019–2021)

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