Zora (vampire)
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Zora, the vampire
, better known as Zora la Vampira is an Italian comic book
erotic character. The first comic book was published in 1972.Her physical appearance is partly inspired by Catherine Deneuve
, which is evident from the cover of the first issue bearing the same name as protagonist Zora la Vampira published by Edifumetto
. The cartoonist, who gave her life and voice were by Giuseppe Pederiali and Balzano Biraghi.
The comics were published from 1972 til 1985. A movie inspired by her also named Zora la Vampira was released in year 2000, directed by Manetti Brothers.
Her real name is Zora Pabst and is shown as an aristocrat of nineteenth century, possessed by spirit of Dracula
, where she becomes her servant to satisfy her lust and blood-lust. Her adventures are a mixture of horror, eroticism and pornography.
Zora la Vampira is one of many such characters from the Italian 'fumetti
' tradition. Other figures from the same era, and with similarly violent or erotic preoccupations, include Maghella
, Lucifera
, Biancaneve
, Vartan
, Jacula
, Sukia
, Jolanda de Almaviva, Yra
and Dylan Dog
.
Vampire
Vampires are mythological or folkloric beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence of living creatures, regardless of whether they are undead or a living person...
, better known as Zora la Vampira is an Italian comic book
Italian comics
Italian comics are comics made in Italy. They are locally known as fumetto – plural form fumetti – although this latter term is often used in English to describe a specific comic genre . The most popular Italian comics have been translated into many languages...
erotic character. The first comic book was published in 1972.Her physical appearance is partly inspired by Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuve is a French actress. She gained recognition for her portrayal of aloof and mysterious beauties in films such as Repulsion and Belle de jour . Deneuve was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1993 for her performance in Indochine; she also won César Awards for that...
, which is evident from the cover of the first issue bearing the same name as protagonist Zora la Vampira published by Edifumetto
Edifumetto
Edifumetto was an Italian publishing house of comics, founded by Renzo Barbieri.A recent example of their publication is Biancaneve by Leone Frollo and Necron by Magnus of 1981.Some of their titles are vampire-themed:...
. The cartoonist, who gave her life and voice were by Giuseppe Pederiali and Balzano Biraghi.
The comics were published from 1972 til 1985. A movie inspired by her also named Zora la Vampira was released in year 2000, directed by Manetti Brothers.
Her real name is Zora Pabst and is shown as an aristocrat of nineteenth century, possessed by spirit of Dracula
Dracula
Dracula is an 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker.Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to relocate from Transylvania to England, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor...
, where she becomes her servant to satisfy her lust and blood-lust. Her adventures are a mixture of horror, eroticism and pornography.
Zora la Vampira is one of many such characters from the Italian 'fumetti
Fumetti
Fumetti is an Italian word which refers to all comics. In English, the term refers specifically to photonovels or photographic comics, a genre of comics illustrated with photographs rather than drawings. Italians call these fotoromanzi...
' tradition. Other figures from the same era, and with similarly violent or erotic preoccupations, include Maghella
Maghella
Maghella is an Italian comic book erotic character. She is a young woman with magic powers. She is a witch. She was created by Dino Leonetti, the famous comic artist with text by Furio Arrasich....
, Lucifera
Lucifera
Lucifera is the eponymous anti-heroine of an Italian comic book popular in the seventies.The 'Lucifera' character is a demoness/succubus dedicated to fighting the forces of Goodness. A frequent visitor to Hell, she also enjoys sending others there to be tormented...
, Biancaneve
Biancaneve
Biancaneve is an Italian erotic comic book, created in 1972 by Renzo Barbieri and Rubino Ventura and illustrated by Leone Frollo. Fairlie Wayne is the real name of the main character.-Overview:...
, Vartan
Vartan (comics)
Vartan is an Italian comic book created and drawn by Sandro Angiolini , and published in 200 issues between 1969 and 1977 by Furio Viano. Its genre was 'Western' and its main concern was the erotic adventures of its heroine....
, Jacula
Jacula (fumetti)
Jacula was the eponymous vampire in an Italian fumetti title. In common with Zora and Sukia, the series contained strong sexual imagery: together with her vampire husband Carlo Verdier, the predatory Jacula seduced the unwary and corrupted the innocent...
, Sukia
Sukia
For the Californian band, see Sukia .Sukia was a vampire-themed Italian comics series by Renzo Barbieri and Fulvio Bosttoli published by Edifumetto from 1978 to 1986, for a total of 153 albums and 6 extra albums. In the series Sukia faces people or creatures who are trying to do some form of harm...
, Jolanda de Almaviva, Yra
Yra (vampire)
Yra, the vampire is an Italian comic book erotic character. She was drawn by Leone Frollo and Rubino Ventura. Yra is a 12-episodes fumetti series published from 1980 to 1981 by Edifumetto....
and Dylan Dog
Dylan Dog
Dylan Dog is an Italian horror comics series featuring an eponymous character created by Tiziano Sclavi for the publishing house Sergio Bonelli Editore...
.