Kriminal Anastatica: The return of the king of Italian noir, now available at newsstands.
One of the most legendary series in Italian crime comics is returning to newsstands: Kriminal Anastatica . This unmissable weekly series republishes the original Kriminal stories in their historic format, with paper, illustrations, and charm faithful to the 1964 edition.
📜 What is Kriminal Anastatica?
Kriminal is an iconic comic created by Max Bunker and illustrated by Magnus in the 1960s, considered one of the pillars of Italian noir comics and of the so-called "school of noir comics." With Kriminal Anastatica , this series is re-released on newsstands weekly , with an anastatic reprint of the original issues: same paper, same format, and the narrative and graphic style that made the history of the genre.
This edition is edited by RCS MediaGroup and is distributed together with the national newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere della Sera , with attached booklets full of extra content , curiosities, insights into the series and biographies of the authors.
📅 The planned releases
The series is very extensive , with 200 releases scheduled in total: it starts on December 30, 2025 with the first issue and subsequent releases continue on a weekly basis.
Here are some of the first stories in the series being re-released:
- The King of Crime – December 30, 2025
- Terror on the French Riviera – January 6, 2026
- The Museum of Horror – January 13, 2026
- Poker for a Corpse – January 20, 2026
- Murder at the reformatory – January 27, 2026
- Death at home – 02/03/2026
- Hell's Trap – February 10, 2026
- The Capture of Kriminal – February 17, 2026
- …and many more stories continuing throughout 2026 and beyond.
📖 Why this necklace is important
The Kriminal Anastatica collection is not a simple reprint : it is a real journey into the past of Italian comics , designed for those who love noir, vintage comics and suspenseful crime stories.
🔎 Faithful reprint:
The key feature of this edition is its aesthetic and narrative fidelity to the original. These are not modern collections or omnibuses: each volume reproduces the original content page for page . 📚 Extensive set of extra content:
Each volume is accompanied by a booklet with editorial insights, curiosities, and details about the characters, authors, and the historical context in which these stories were created. This also makes it a cultural discovery tool for younger fans and collectors. 📅 Epic Collection:
With 200 releases scheduled , Kriminal Anastatica is set to become one of the most important comic series of recent years for fans of crime comics.
🔥 Who was Kriminal ?
Kriminal is an extremely iconic character in Italian comics: a charismatic, bold, and ruthless criminal, the protagonist of era-defining noir stories. The original series was first published in 1964 and caused a sensation with its adult tone, strong themes, and the protagonist's anti-heroism.
This type of comic has influenced many generations of readers and authors, and with this anastatic reprint fans finally have the chance to relive the stories as they were at the time of their release .
Kriminal Anastatica is more than just a collection: it's a chance to relive the legend of Italian noir , appreciate the work of comics giants like Max Bunker and Magnus , and relive historic stories in a form faithful to the original. If you love comics with intense stories, dark atmospheres, and unforgettable characters, this collection deserves a place on your shelf.
