Magico Vento (Magic Wind) is the character of an Italian
western comic book with the same name, issued monthly by Sergio Bonelli
Editore. Magico Vento's true name is Ned Ellis, a former member of US Army who
had become an Indian shaman. Graphically inspired by Irish actor Daniel
Day-Lewis, Ellis is usually accompanied by Willy Richards, a journalist nicknamed
Poe for his resemblance to the famous American writer.
The series was created in July 1997 by writer Gianfranco
Manfredi. Horror and supernatural themes, often related to Indian legends and
mythology, are also present.
The story is set in the United States, in the years after
1865, and is strongly connected to the American history of the period. Magico
Vento, who had gained a strong reputation among the Sioux (Dakota) tribe who
had housed him, often meets historical characters like George Armstrong Custer,
Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. He also took an active part in notable events
like the Battle of Little Big Horn.
Artists who worked on the series include José Ortiz, Ivo
Milazzo, Eugenio Sicomoro, Corrado Roi, Darko Perović and Corrado Mastantuono.
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