''Carnera'' is an

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comic book series created by publisher and writer Tristano Torelli and graphically rendered by illustrator Mario Uggeri. It originally run from 1947 until 1950.

History and profile

The comics were inspired by the figure of Italian boxer

Primo Carnera Primo Carnera (; 26 October 1906 – 29 June 1967) was an Italian professional boxer and wrestler who achieved international fame during the 1930s. He reigned as the boxing World Heavyweight Champion from 29 June 1933 to 14 June 1934. He won ...

, who had already graphically inspired another comic character, Dick Fulmine.Maria Grazia Perini. "Carnera". ''Enciclopedia Mondiale del Fumetto''. Editoriale Corno, 1978. p.238. Set in the contemporary United States, each issue was a self-contained episode and recounted the imaginary life of the boxer, between sport successes and battles against the organized crime.Maria Grazia Perini. "Carnera". ''Enciclopedia Mondiale del Fumetto''. Editoriale Corno, 1978. p.238. The comic book series debuted on April 15, 1947 and was published until March 25, 1950. Franco Paludetti, Camillo Zuffi, Nino Puglisi, Nini Segna, Piero Sartori, Dario Guzzon and Giovanni Sinchetto alternated as illustrators. Other series were presented in the appendix of each issue, including Mario Uggeri's ''Ravengart'' and Paolo Piffarerio's ''Carlin''. Starting from 1953 the series was translated into German.

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