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Druuna - Tome 01: Morbus Gravis - Delta
Une œuvre de référence à redécouvrir
Dans un futur post-apocalyptique, un dangereux virus transforme les hommes en effroyables mutants assoiffés de sang. Seul le sérum permet aux survivants d’en réchapper. Dans ce monde corrompu par le sexe, la maladie et la violence, la jeune et belle Druuna part en quête de la moindre fiole de ce remède pour sauver l’amour de sa vie : Schastar, gravement atteint. Aussi intrépide que sensuelle, elle va user de tous ses atouts pour parvenir à ses fins...Druuna, série de référence de la bande dessinée érotique des années 1980, est aujourd’hui rééditée chez Glénat ! Grâce à ce premier album reprenant les 2 premiers épisodes de la saga, redécouvrez l’œuvre de l’un des maîtres de la bande dessinée italienne : Serpieri, dont le talent de metteur en scène et la fascination pour les femmes le rapproche d’un Milo Manara. Chaque nouvelle édition – un volume tous les 3 mois – sera enrichie d’un cahier graphique.Pour public averti.
Dans un futur post-apocalyptique, un dangereux virus transforme les hommes en effroyables mutants assoiffés de sang. Seul le sérum permet aux survivants d’en réchapper. Dans ce monde corrompu par le sexe, la maladie et la violence, la jeune et belle Druuna part en quête de la moindre fiole de ce remède pour sauver l’amour de sa vie : Schastar, gravement atteint. Aussi intrépide que sensuelle, elle va user de tous ses atouts pour parvenir à ses fins...Druuna, série de référence de la bande dessinée érotique des années 1980, est aujourd’hui rééditée chez Glénat ! Grâce à ce premier album reprenant les 2 premiers épisodes de la saga, redécouvrez l’œuvre de l’un des maîtres de la bande dessinée italienne : Serpieri, dont le talent de metteur en scène et la fascination pour les femmes le rapproche d’un Milo Manara. Chaque nouvelle édition – un volume tous les 3 mois – sera enrichie d’un cahier graphique.Pour public averti.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1985
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Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri
138 books80 followersPaolo Eleuteri Serpieri is an Italian comic book writer and illustrator, noted for his works of highly detailed renderings of the human form, particularly erotic images of women. He is best known for his work on the Druuna erotic science fiction series.
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December 3, 2021
Boy howdy does it feel really weird right now to read a post-apocalyptic science-fiction comic book about a world placed under totalitarian government as a result of a future plague... especially when it's by an Italian author. Come to think of it, I wonder if author+artist Paolo Serpieri conceived of "Morbus Gravis" as a futuristic version of Boccaccio's "Decameron" or he pitched the story to the publisher that way. The entire combination of dark humour, explicit erotica and episodic storytelling format against the backdrop of a plague-ravaged world points in that direction.
The art is absolutely gorgeous - and I'm not just referring to Serpieri's loving depictions of the heroine in varying states of undress and often disturbing sexual situations. A clear influence can be seen from the used futures, desolate landscapes and worn-down junky spaceships filtered through the 70's acidhead mysticism of Jean "Moebius" Giraud but much darker and grittier. (I guess that's the difference between the 1970's and the 1980's in a nutshell) The story, on the other hand, feels very randomly thrown together with a new plot twist seemingly out of the blue every 20 pages every time Serpieri gets the idea for another sexual fetish to depict, a new action scene or disgusting mutants to draw in detail.
Come to think of, "Morbus Gravis" basically feels like a particularly audacious Italian science-fiction horror exploitation movie from the 1980's in comic book form. For better and for worse: From the impressive visual imagination over the frequent and disturbing sexual content to a sloppily thrown together plot randomly combining post-apocalyptic action, mutant/zombie apocalypse, space opera and porn according to what ends up feeling like surrealist dream logic. I was very close to giving this 4/5 for the art alone but decided against it.
The art is absolutely gorgeous - and I'm not just referring to Serpieri's loving depictions of the heroine in varying states of undress and often disturbing sexual situations. A clear influence can be seen from the used futures, desolate landscapes and worn-down junky spaceships filtered through the 70's acidhead mysticism of Jean "Moebius" Giraud but much darker and grittier. (I guess that's the difference between the 1970's and the 1980's in a nutshell) The story, on the other hand, feels very randomly thrown together with a new plot twist seemingly out of the blue every 20 pages every time Serpieri gets the idea for another sexual fetish to depict, a new action scene or disgusting mutants to draw in detail.
Come to think of, "Morbus Gravis" basically feels like a particularly audacious Italian science-fiction horror exploitation movie from the 1980's in comic book form. For better and for worse: From the impressive visual imagination over the frequent and disturbing sexual content to a sloppily thrown together plot randomly combining post-apocalyptic action, mutant/zombie apocalypse, space opera and porn according to what ends up feeling like surrealist dream logic. I was very close to giving this 4/5 for the art alone but decided against it.
April 27, 2025
PT Arte deslumbrante e um estilo verdadeiramente único. A história é cativante, oferecendo críticas incisivas à natureza humana ao longo do enredo. Druuna personifica a fantasia suprema para muitos.
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EN Stunning artwork and a truly unique style. The story is captivating, offering sharp critiques of human nature throughout. Druuna embodies the ultimate fantasy for many.
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EN Stunning artwork and a truly unique style. The story is captivating, offering sharp critiques of human nature throughout. Druuna embodies the ultimate fantasy for many.
July 17, 2024
I was first introduced to Druuna by an ex with the comment that it was a ‘very guilty pleasure’, and although I don't really approve of the concept of guilty pleasures, one does see the point. Technically brilliant as the art is, it's hard to escape a deadening sense of…well, adolescence about the whole exercise.
Ironically, when I was an adolescent myself I was not a big fan, finding Serpieri altogether too passé, too unreconstructed, too obvious in his proclivities. Now, reading him again, I see more to admire. Strangely, it is precisely the fact that the underlying story is so good that makes all the sex seem so gratuitous; with someone like Milo Manara (Serpieri's countryman), where sex is the whole point, it all feels much more fun and enjoyable.
…Though that is partly because of the tone. Druuna's world is one of constant sexual threat, played for titillation; if you like that kind of thing, and no judgement, I know there are plenty who do, then this will obviously work well. For me the rapeyness is fatally offputting, and I find myself latching on to the brief moments of sympathy with our heroine with something close to desperation.
Then again, the bleak sexual politics is only one aspect of an impressively comprehensive strain of nastiness here. Druuna exists in a grubby sci-fi world known only as The City, which is overrun by a contagious plague that causes people to turn into tentacled monsters: it's a zero-sum world of suspicion, exploitation and desperation, made up of crumbling buildings, half-understood technology, and a strange race of priest-overlords.
Druuna's gradual uncovering of the mysteries behind this world is genuinely compelling, for all that she herself is a completely ludicrous character – the register often feels like that of a trashy B-movie, a creature-feature-cum-exploitation-flick from the 70s – except that here it's conveyed by Serpieri's genuinely stunning art style. I rolled my eyes a lot…but I'm also kind of in awe, and damn it, I do want to know what happens next, and why it will inevitably involve Druuna stripping down to her pants again. I mean I know it's the least of her worries, but she must be freezing.
July 30, 2018
Num futuro pós-apocalíptico, um perigoso vírus transforma os homens em monstruosos mutantes sanguinários. Só o soro permite aos sobreviventes escaparem. Neste mundo corrompido pelo sexo, pela doença e pela violência, a jovem e bela Druuna parte em busca deste remédio para Schastar, gravemente atingido, por quem nutre uma paixão intensa. Tão destemida como sensual, ela vai usar todos os seus atributos para atingir o seu fim…
Li os dois volumes de uma assentada, mas eles são tão iguais em proposta, execução e narrativa que julguei que se tornaria exaustivo e repetitivo tanto para mim como para vós escrever duas opiniões separadas. Druuna é uma BD para adultos bastante interessante, com grande pendor erótico, mascarada de história de ficção científica. Em boa verdade, Serpieri oferece uma história com ingredientes de ficção científica, fantasia e horror em toda a sua largura, mas a narrativa não tem nada que saber.
Druuna é uma bela mulher, sempre nua, vá-se lá saber porquê!, que caminha num mundo de caos, horrores e armadilhas, onde todo o tipo de monstruosidades, homens transformados por intermédio de um vírus, a perseguem. O objetivo: fazer sexo com ela. E apesar dos gritinhos horrorizados da moça, não podemos dizer que ela crie muita resistência.
É uma obra simples e descomplexada, com cenas de sexo a permearem a grande maioria das pranchas. Com uma toada bem onírica, sonhos e realidade confundem-se numa amálgama de cenários dantescos, onde a imaginação fértil do autor desencantou todo o tipo de mutações e monstruosidades, para além de constructos e andróides. Druuna é um hino à ficção erótica, mas pisca o olho a vários géneros de Ficção Especulativa.
Em alguns momentos senti-me confuso quanto à dedicação de Druuna em relação a Schastar, tal o envolvimento da personagem com outros homens, principalmente Lewis. Acaba por parecer ser uma protagonista sem grande carácter, vendível e fraca em convicções, apesar de ter o seu temperamento. O amor não a inibe de, aqui ou ali, se sentir completamente entregue a outras personagens.
O primeiro número de Druuna data de 1985 e o mais recente de 2016. Estes dois volumes inaugurais são muito semelhantes a nível estético, com uma aparência algo antiga, o que não penaliza a avaliação ao trabalho artístico de Serpieri. Prefiro a arte de Milo Manara, mas Paolo Serpieri tem o seu mérito, especialmente nos pormenores faciais das personagens e na estética modelar das mulheres, que apresentam sempre uma nudez explícita, ao contrário da nudez masculina, que é menos vezes apresentada com igual abertura.
Acaba por ser uma obra bastante sexista, com a beldade sempre nua e sempre de pernas abertas para qualquer um, mal disfarçadamente com o objetivo final de encontrar a cura para a mutação do seu amado. Porém, parece que era essa a intenção do autor e, por esses mesmos motivos, a obra se tornou tão famosa. Gostei da introdução de personagens como Terry e Will, que vieram trazer mais história à série. Pessoalmente prefiro narrativas com mais conteúdo e personagens menos estereotipadas, mas mentiria se dissesse que não gostei.
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Li os dois volumes de uma assentada, mas eles são tão iguais em proposta, execução e narrativa que julguei que se tornaria exaustivo e repetitivo tanto para mim como para vós escrever duas opiniões separadas. Druuna é uma BD para adultos bastante interessante, com grande pendor erótico, mascarada de história de ficção científica. Em boa verdade, Serpieri oferece uma história com ingredientes de ficção científica, fantasia e horror em toda a sua largura, mas a narrativa não tem nada que saber.
Druuna é uma bela mulher, sempre nua, vá-se lá saber porquê!, que caminha num mundo de caos, horrores e armadilhas, onde todo o tipo de monstruosidades, homens transformados por intermédio de um vírus, a perseguem. O objetivo: fazer sexo com ela. E apesar dos gritinhos horrorizados da moça, não podemos dizer que ela crie muita resistência.
É uma obra simples e descomplexada, com cenas de sexo a permearem a grande maioria das pranchas. Com uma toada bem onírica, sonhos e realidade confundem-se numa amálgama de cenários dantescos, onde a imaginação fértil do autor desencantou todo o tipo de mutações e monstruosidades, para além de constructos e andróides. Druuna é um hino à ficção erótica, mas pisca o olho a vários géneros de Ficção Especulativa.
Em alguns momentos senti-me confuso quanto à dedicação de Druuna em relação a Schastar, tal o envolvimento da personagem com outros homens, principalmente Lewis. Acaba por parecer ser uma protagonista sem grande carácter, vendível e fraca em convicções, apesar de ter o seu temperamento. O amor não a inibe de, aqui ou ali, se sentir completamente entregue a outras personagens.
O primeiro número de Druuna data de 1985 e o mais recente de 2016. Estes dois volumes inaugurais são muito semelhantes a nível estético, com uma aparência algo antiga, o que não penaliza a avaliação ao trabalho artístico de Serpieri. Prefiro a arte de Milo Manara, mas Paolo Serpieri tem o seu mérito, especialmente nos pormenores faciais das personagens e na estética modelar das mulheres, que apresentam sempre uma nudez explícita, ao contrário da nudez masculina, que é menos vezes apresentada com igual abertura.
Acaba por ser uma obra bastante sexista, com a beldade sempre nua e sempre de pernas abertas para qualquer um, mal disfarçadamente com o objetivo final de encontrar a cura para a mutação do seu amado. Porém, parece que era essa a intenção do autor e, por esses mesmos motivos, a obra se tornou tão famosa. Gostei da introdução de personagens como Terry e Will, que vieram trazer mais história à série. Pessoalmente prefiro narrativas com mais conteúdo e personagens menos estereotipadas, mas mentiria se dissesse que não gostei.
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March 22, 2020
I remember finding this comic in my local library when I was about twelve years old. Suffice to say that I found it extremely appealing back then.
From an adult standpoint, some of this appeal has been replaced with a general appreciation for the art, but also some dissatisfaction for the story and the worldbuilding, which could be better but really are there just as an excuse for the fanservice. It knows what it wants to do, and does that very well - but it's not for everybody.
From an adult standpoint, some of this appeal has been replaced with a general appreciation for the art, but also some dissatisfaction for the story and the worldbuilding, which could be better but really are there just as an excuse for the fanservice. It knows what it wants to do, and does that very well - but it's not for everybody.
February 19, 2016
The art is really special, the story much less so...
I read the comixology version on a surface pro and I have to admit it comes out really great.
I read the comixology version on a surface pro and I have to admit it comes out really great.
February 28, 2021
A mix of Valerian with Milo Manara, this adventure in an apocalyptic world tells the story of Druuna, her quest to save her boyfriend while also finding the truth.
Great artwork, much violence and sex will keep us entertained for a couple of hours.
Great artwork, much violence and sex will keep us entertained for a couple of hours.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2021
Unique combination of dystopian, post-apocalyptic science-fiction with erotica. I don't think there's anything else quite like it. This collects the first two volumes and the latter has a nice twist at the end.
March 4, 2017
Fabuła ciekawa, choć epatowanie seksem na poziomie soft porno, to nie mój klimat. I wolę obrazki wypełnione kolorem.
April 4, 2023
Great art,good story. Very well done. Love the artwork and design. A bit like thermal but with a female primary character and in a fiction environment.
Great art,good story. Very well done. Love the artwork and design. A bit like thermal but with a female primary character and in a fiction environment.
Great art,good story. Very well done. Love the artwork and design. A bit like thermal but with a female primary character and in a fiction environment.
July 29, 2023
c'est trop beau visuellement mais qu'est ce qu'il se passe dans la tête des hommes???
December 30, 2023
This is pretty much tame softcore pulp. What is different is the artwork is probably the best I have ever seen in a comic book. Stunning.
February 18, 2025
old school sci fi fortælling koblet med forfatterens rape kink. Det er fucking mærkeligt.
May 25, 2025
Pornografia distópica de altissimo nivel. Não é pra todo mundo, mas pra quem gosta é referencia indispensável
July 9, 2025
2.5 ⭐
Priča generalno nije loša, ali su scene silovanja sve upropastile.
Priča generalno nije loša, ali su scene silovanja sve upropastile.
November 13, 2025
Science fiction exploitation - moje nowe guilty pleasure. Biorąc pod uwagę dosadność przemocy i obrzydlistwa, część erotyczna nie nadąża. Wielki plus za pomysłowy wątek antyklerykalny.
May 16, 2025
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Review van Druuna (volledige originele serie) - Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri
Rating hele serie: ⭐⭐⭐
Visueel prachtig, maar inhoudelijk onevenwichtig
De stripreeks Druuna van Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri begint sterk met een intrigerend sciencefictionverhaal dat nieuwsgierigheid opwekt. Vooral de eerste twee delen slagen erin een meeslepende wereld te schetsen waarin mysterieuze gebeurtenissen en onthullingen, zoals het ontdekken van een ruimteschip, een stevige basis leggen. Helaas zakt het verhaal daarna in; het lijkt zichzelf te herhalen zonder echte groei of richting, waardoor de spanning en ontwikkeling uiteindelijk uitblijven.
Fenomenaal tekenwerk
Wat deze reeks echter overeind houdt, is het fenomenale artwork. Druuna is prachtig weergegeven, net als de gedetailleerde en atmosferische omgevingen. Hoewel er seksuele scènes voorkomen, zijn deze meestal kort en goed verweven in het verhaal, zonder te overheersen. Dit subtiele evenwicht in erotiek is verrassend effectief.
Gemiste kansen in het verhaal
De thema’s en gebeurtenissen in het verhaal bieden aanvankelijk veel potentie, zoals kolonisatie of ontdekkingen in de ruimte, maar blijven in plaats daarvan hangen in herhaling en missen een bevredigend einde. De reeks voelt daardoor meer als een mix van films als The Matrix, Inception, en Alien – een combinatie die veelbelovend klinkt, maar niet optimaal wordt benut.
Een constante hoofdrolspeelster
Druuna zelf ontwikkelt zich nauwelijks als personage, maar dat is geen groot gemis; ze is meer een ankerpunt in een wereld die voortdurend verandert. Voor liefhebbers van complexere verhalen is dit misschien een uitdaging, maar het is vooral de visuele stijl die deze serie de moeite waard maakt.
Conclusie
Kortom, Druuna is vooral aan te raden vanwege het indrukwekkende tekenwerk, terwijl het verhaal minder goed overeind blijft. Als je bereid bent het visuele spektakel te laten domineren en het verhaal als secundair te beschouwen, is deze reeks absoluut het proberen waard.
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Review of Druuna (entire original series) - Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri
Rating entire series: ⭐⭐⭐
This review covers the entire series.
Visually stunning, but narratively uneven
The Druuna comic series by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri starts off strong with an intriguing science fiction story that sparks curiosity. The first two volumes, in particular, succeed in creating an immersive world filled with mysterious events and revelations, such as the discovery of a spaceship, laying a solid foundation. Unfortunately, the story loses its momentum after that, seemingly repeating itself without any real growth or direction, which causes the suspense and development to falter.
Outstanding artwork
What keeps this series afloat, however, is the phenomenal artwork. Druuna is beautifully rendered, as are the detailed and atmospheric environments. While there are sexual scenes, they are generally brief and well-integrated into the story, without becoming overpowering. This subtle balance of eroticism is surprisingly effective.
Wasted narrative potential
The themes and events initially hold a lot of potential, such as space colonization or discoveries, but instead remain stuck in repetition and lack a satisfying conclusion. As a result, the series feels more like a blend of films like The Matrix, Inception, and Alien—a combination that sounds promising but isn't fully realized.
A steady central figure
Druuna herself sees little character development, but this isn’t a significant issue; she serves as a steady anchor in a world that is constantly shifting. For fans of more complex narratives, this may present a challenge, but it’s the visual style that truly makes this series worth exploring.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Druuna is primarily recommended for its breathtaking artwork, while the story falls short of expectations. If you're willing to let the visual spectacle take center stage and accept the story as secondary, this series is absolutely worth a try.
Review van Druuna (volledige originele serie) - Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri
Rating hele serie: ⭐⭐⭐
Visueel prachtig, maar inhoudelijk onevenwichtig
De stripreeks Druuna van Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri begint sterk met een intrigerend sciencefictionverhaal dat nieuwsgierigheid opwekt. Vooral de eerste twee delen slagen erin een meeslepende wereld te schetsen waarin mysterieuze gebeurtenissen en onthullingen, zoals het ontdekken van een ruimteschip, een stevige basis leggen. Helaas zakt het verhaal daarna in; het lijkt zichzelf te herhalen zonder echte groei of richting, waardoor de spanning en ontwikkeling uiteindelijk uitblijven.
Fenomenaal tekenwerk
Wat deze reeks echter overeind houdt, is het fenomenale artwork. Druuna is prachtig weergegeven, net als de gedetailleerde en atmosferische omgevingen. Hoewel er seksuele scènes voorkomen, zijn deze meestal kort en goed verweven in het verhaal, zonder te overheersen. Dit subtiele evenwicht in erotiek is verrassend effectief.
Gemiste kansen in het verhaal
De thema’s en gebeurtenissen in het verhaal bieden aanvankelijk veel potentie, zoals kolonisatie of ontdekkingen in de ruimte, maar blijven in plaats daarvan hangen in herhaling en missen een bevredigend einde. De reeks voelt daardoor meer als een mix van films als The Matrix, Inception, en Alien – een combinatie die veelbelovend klinkt, maar niet optimaal wordt benut.
Een constante hoofdrolspeelster
Druuna zelf ontwikkelt zich nauwelijks als personage, maar dat is geen groot gemis; ze is meer een ankerpunt in een wereld die voortdurend verandert. Voor liefhebbers van complexere verhalen is dit misschien een uitdaging, maar het is vooral de visuele stijl die deze serie de moeite waard maakt.
Conclusie
Kortom, Druuna is vooral aan te raden vanwege het indrukwekkende tekenwerk, terwijl het verhaal minder goed overeind blijft. Als je bereid bent het visuele spektakel te laten domineren en het verhaal als secundair te beschouwen, is deze reeks absoluut het proberen waard.
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Review of Druuna (entire original series) - Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri
Rating entire series: ⭐⭐⭐
This review covers the entire series.
Visually stunning, but narratively uneven
The Druuna comic series by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri starts off strong with an intriguing science fiction story that sparks curiosity. The first two volumes, in particular, succeed in creating an immersive world filled with mysterious events and revelations, such as the discovery of a spaceship, laying a solid foundation. Unfortunately, the story loses its momentum after that, seemingly repeating itself without any real growth or direction, which causes the suspense and development to falter.
Outstanding artwork
What keeps this series afloat, however, is the phenomenal artwork. Druuna is beautifully rendered, as are the detailed and atmospheric environments. While there are sexual scenes, they are generally brief and well-integrated into the story, without becoming overpowering. This subtle balance of eroticism is surprisingly effective.
Wasted narrative potential
The themes and events initially hold a lot of potential, such as space colonization or discoveries, but instead remain stuck in repetition and lack a satisfying conclusion. As a result, the series feels more like a blend of films like The Matrix, Inception, and Alien—a combination that sounds promising but isn't fully realized.
A steady central figure
Druuna herself sees little character development, but this isn’t a significant issue; she serves as a steady anchor in a world that is constantly shifting. For fans of more complex narratives, this may present a challenge, but it’s the visual style that truly makes this series worth exploring.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Druuna is primarily recommended for its breathtaking artwork, while the story falls short of expectations. If you're willing to let the visual spectacle take center stage and accept the story as secondary, this series is absolutely worth a try.
April 26, 2016
Remarquable dessinateur. Cette BD est une oeuvre d'art. Monsieur Serpieri prend un très visible plaisir à mettre en scène sa pulpeuse héroïne Druuna dans les situations les plus... Aussi intrépide que sensuelle, elle va user de tous ses atouts pour parvenir à ses fins. Attention, pas pour les enfants, pas pour les âmes sensibles. Du sexe, du gore, de la maladie, de la violence, ...
June 30, 2025
The story is actually very good. Seriously, it's really good. You don't even need to like pornographic stuff to like the story. I don't watch porn, and though I (obviously) do appreciate the titillation, the story is just really good. Shastar is the best.
May 2, 2017
here begins the legend !!!
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