L'Inferno di Topolino (Mickey's Inferno) - Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto
Artist: Fabio Celoni (All)
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Description"L'Inferno di Topolino".This is a 1949 story written by Guido Martina and illustrated by Angelo Bioletto. We're talking about one of the first Disney stories fully realized by Italian artists and, at the same time, the first important one published in "Topolino" (Mickey Mouse) magazine. We're talking about the first "Grande Parodia" (many parodies related to literature and cinema followed). We're talking about history. This is a story every fan of Disney comics in Italy knows and loves. Mickey Mouse is Dante Alighieri, Goofy is Virgilio. Martina used a lot of Disney characters in the story, including the ones from the movies and cartoons. Now, which artist could best illustrate "L'Inferno di Topolino" today? It's an easy and obvious choice. Fabio Celoni. Those familiar with his art know that he's a terrific artist who shines when working on stories that deal with horror and gothic atmospheres. In particular, I love his Disney stories that make you laugh and, at the same time, have that particular "dark side" that makes them so peculiar and special. If you have the chance, please read "Dracula di Bram Topker", a parody of Dracula with Disney characters brilliantly written by Bruno Enna and magnificently illustrated by Fabio. This illustration, inspired by Martina & Bioletto's story, really speaks for itself. It's simply crazy what Fabio managed to achieve. Crazy. The perspective, the insane details, and everything else are just plain incredible. It's the size of an A3, so it's pretty big. And it needs to be seen at its original size to understand what we're talking about. And once you start looking at it, it's difficult to stop. Every single element in this picture seems to tell you a story (this particular skill kinda reminds me of Norman Rockwell). You're lost in all the details, the magnificence of the composition, the vitality of the characters that seem to be alive on this sheet of paper. You can see some amazing close-ups to appreciate the incredible level of detail. There's also a scan of the pencils just before the inking phase. I love Fabio's pencils, which are purposely not very tight because inking here is not merely tracing lines but reinterpreting and recreating. That's why the final inked art is so fresh and alive. Published in Topolino magazine #3000 and then in the book "Disney d'autore - Fabio Celoni". In 2021, the piece was also published in two (standard and deluxe) reprints of the "L'Inferno di Topolino" that restored the story exactly as it first appeared in 1949, plus new (outstanding) coloring. The deluxe printing is an oversized beauty that also presents this piece in a size similar to the original art. I will never find enough words to express my gratitude to Fabio for creating this masterpiece! As for my other "Inferno di Topolino" related pieces, please check: - Fabio Celoni Goofy/Virgil con sketch - Corrado Mastantuono Inferno - Corrado Mastantuono Inferno with Alessandro Zemolin inks - Corrado Mastantuono Inferno prelim - Paolo Mottura Inferno - Alberto Lavoradori Inferno - Giorgio Cavazzano Inferno Paper size: 29.7 x 42.3 cm *** Note: Please be aware that three recreations of this piece, all realized by Fabio Celoni, do exist: one is a fully penciled piece, the second one is a pen & ink piece signed and dated 2017, and the third one is a fully painted piece signed and dated 2018 Social/Sharing |
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Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/3/2013
Truly a huge, incredible Disney piece! Thanks for sharing!
Jeff Vito
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 6/3/2013
crazy and beautiful! Fabio is a true Master... congratulations!
Alberto Setaccioli
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/6/2013
Uno Spettacolo per gli Occhi, veramente complimenti.
Daniele Gradella
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/14/2013
Non č il mio genere Fabio....ma č stupenda, complimenti!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/19/2013
This is wonderful! Such nostalgia and gorgeous to look at. Bravo!
George Hagenauer 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/15/2013
Magnificent almsot more an underground than a Disney piece
Max C
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/16/2013
Semplicemente Stupenda. Congratulazioni per questo incredibile pezzo!
Oystein Sorensen
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/8/2013
Fantastic and infernal images! A masterpiece indeed.
Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/22/2013
Disney usually keeps things clean and simple. The detail on this is absolutely amazing. Outstanding. Cheers! N.
P. Portillo
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/25/2013
I got impressed with this extraordinary piece of art. Just wonderful! Congratulations.
Nicolaj Borch
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 9/23/2014
This might be the "crown jewel" of you're beautiful collection, at least my personal favorite!
Dimitrios Z
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/2/2014
Amazing r and thanks for the additional images.
matthew reed
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/4/2015
incredible illustration! thanks for the post, the description and the detail images. PERFECT!
Alex P. Goofmann
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 2/3/2015
OMG - - - a fantastic homage inspired by the second italian Disney story by Guido Martina and Angelo Bioletto - just wonderful
Antonio Menici
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/23/2015
infernal and fascinating ... congratulations!!!
Roy Mann
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 1/25/2016
Sono fermamente convinto che l'idea "geniale" di C.A.F. serva principalmente a trasmettere la cultura dell'immagine e di tutto ciň che ad essa č connesso, purtroppo non tutti lo hanno capito .... cosě come non tutti sanno mettere delle note esaustive sulle immagini che postano.... continua cosě ....
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 7/11/2016
I stop and look at this piece every time I visit your gallery. It is truly amazing and I think one of the Top 10 pieces in all of CAF.
Kyle K
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 9/7/2016
Perhaps the most incredible piece of Disney art I've ever seen.
Andy Marinkovich
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/12/2017
This is definitely one of my favorite pieces on CAF. Amazing!
Pau Rodríguez
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 11/28/2018
If I go to Hell one day, I would like this one, please!
LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 12/30/2020
Now there's something you don't see every day. Stunning piece and great write-up. Congrats!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 10/21/2024
This is, like, The 7th Circle of Disney! Awesome.
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