Original Art Page – Giovanni Freghieri - Dylan Dog Special 1993 - 123

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

Freghieri, one of Dylan Dog’s historical illustrators, is known for his elegant, realistic yet highly expressive style. In Maxi Dylan Dog and the Specials, Freghieri often distinguished himself for 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, “Speciale Dylan Dog n. 3 – Black Horror”, the drawings were largely by Giovanni Freghieri, based on a screenplay by Tiziano Sclavi.
In this story, Sclavi tackles the theme of racism and the evil that lurks in everyday normality, with a dark and realistic tone, closer to psychological horror than pure fantasy. Freghieri perfectly rendered the contrast between supernatural and human horror, with a black and white rich in chiaroscuro that amplified the moral and visual tension of the story.

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