Original Art – Giovanni Freghieri - Dylan Dog Special 1993 - 122

The Dylan Dog Special 1993, titled “The Scent of the Invisible”, is a particularly beloved album among fans, and Giovanni Freghieri’s contribution was one of the elements that contributed to its unique atmosphere.

Freghieri, one of Dylan Dog’s historic artists, is known for his elegant, realistic, and at the same time highly expressive style. In Maxi Dylan Dog and the Specials, Freghieri often distinguished himself by his ability to give psychological depth to characters and to make emotional nuances believable, qualities that made him perfect for the series’ more introspective and dreamlike stories.

However, in the specific case of 1993, “Dylan Dog Special No. 3 – Black Horror”, the drawings were largely by Giovanni Freghieri, with a script by Tiziano Sclavi.
In this story, Sclavi tackles the theme of racism and the evil lurking in everyday normality, with a dark and realistic tone, closer to psychological horror than pure fantasy. Freghieri perfectly conveyed the contrast between supernatural and human horror, with a black and white rich in chiaroscuro that amplified the moral and visual tension of the narrative.

Main characteristics:

• Technique: Ink on cardboard
• Board size: 48 x 33 cm
• Year of publication: 1993
• Genre: Noir / Dramatic / European