Vitt & Dintorni (which translates to ‘Vitt & Surroundings’) magazine edition number 64 was published by L’Associazione Nazionale Amici de “Il Vittorios” in Italy in June 2025.
L’Associazione Nazionale Amici de “Il Vittorioso” (The National Association of Friends of “Il Vittorioso”) is an Italian organization dedicated to preserving the memory, spreading the values, and promoting the educational role of the historical weekly comic magazine “Il Vittorioso.” This magazine, published from 1937 to 1966 by the Catholic Action’s publishing house (AVE), was a significant force in Italian comics, fostering the careers of many renowned Italian cartoonists like Benito Jacovitti. The association was founded in 1988 by Sergio Chiodini, bringing together a substantial number of former readers and enthusiasts from all over Italy.
The association actively works to recover and re-evaluate the old issues of “Il Vittorioso,” organizing exhibitions and conventions to share its legacy. They serve as a crucial reference point for collectors, facilitating the exchange of old issues and publishing useful lists and addresses. Furthermore, the association publishes its own quarterly magazine, “Vitt & Dintorni” (previously Informa Vitt), which features articles, analyses, and discussions not only about “Il Vittorioso” itself but also broader topics within the world of comics. Through these efforts, they ensure that the cultural and artistic impact of “Il Vittorioso” continues to be recognized and appreciated.
Vitt & Dintorni is a fanzine/criticism magazine primarily devoted to ‘Il Vittorioso’, a historically significant Italian weekly comic magazine that was published from 1937 to 1943 and then from 1945 to 1970 (becoming “Vitt” in 1967).
It’s a vibrant Italian magazine dedicated to celebrating the rich history and legacy of the beloved Italian comic weekly, ‘Il Vittorioso’. Each issue, typically around 60 richly illustrated color pages, features meticulously researched articles that delve into the iconic heroes and prolific authors who contributed to ‘Il Vittorioso’ both before and after World War II, alongside broader discussions on Italian comics and journals of the era, sometimes even including re-editions of classic works from the original publication.
Vitt & Dintorni magazine edition number 64, dated June 2025, features a cover artfully illustrated by Massimo Gamberi. This edition includes an illustration of Antonio Sciotti on the cover, renowned for his depiction of various comic characters, including the Phantom for the esteemed Italian publisher Fratelli Spada.
Antonio Sciotti is depicted at his drawing desk, with the Phantom seated upon Hero in the background, adorned in his red costume, as he’s published in Italian comic books.
L’Associazione Nazionale Amici de “Il Vittorios” describe the magazine as:
The new issue of our magazine dedicates a detailed profile to Domenico Volpi, Red Cap, historic editor-in-chief of Il Vittorioso, who passed away in January on the threshold of his 100th birthday. The dossier and the cover, instead, are dedicated to Antonio Sciotti, author for the weekly published by AVE but also – among others – for Il Giornalino and for The Masked Man of the Spada Brothers.
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