Why you should read Zerocalcare books and watch his Netflix series:
They're really relatable.
The art style is really unique and, for once, it's not an animated show aimed at adults whose art style doesn't look like ass (Looking at you, Big Mouth and other visually appalling adult animated shows).
In the shows, the soundtrack is really good. Ranging from punk to indie, it's full of great songs.
It has great pop culture references who are naturally placed and never feel forced.
The author is VERY anti-cop, he's against nazifascism (the entirety of his second series relies heavily on this thing), he refused to partake in Lucca Comics (biggest comic-con in Europe) because it was sponsored by the embassy of THAT MIDDLE-EASTERN STATE (not saying the name, it's the one who placed 5th at Eurovision 2024 for God knows what reason) and he went to help people in Rojava and Shengal documenting everything in two graphic novels.
Some of his books are translated in English and his two series are dubbed in English, so there are no "language barrier" excuses.
"But I don't have Netflix/I won't pay for Netflix/I can't afford Netflix" I understand you, I'm only suggesting you to watch his series on Netflix because they show the trigger warnings (and there might be some triggering content). That's about it.
"Where should I start?" Any book is fine. Maybe not "Kobane Calling" or "No Sleep Till Shengal" as starters because they are more serious, but any other book works fine. I personally recommend starting with his first book: "The Armadillo Prophecy". As for the series, you go first with "Tear Along The Dotted Line" and then "This World Can't Tear Me Down".
"Should I also watch The Armadillo Prophecy movie?" The live action one? I personally don't recommend it. It's probably not bad, but I didn't like it so I can't recommend it.
In short, read and watch Zerocalcare. You won't regret it.
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