| Serafino | |
|---|---|
| Serafino (comics) character | |
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| First appearance | Cucciolo (1948) |
| Created by | Egidio Gherlizza |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Italian |
Serafino is the title character of an Italian comic series created by Egidio Gherlizza.
The character originally debuted in 1948 as a kangaroo, but was redesigned as a more canine looking character in 1952. [1] The comics series was originally published in the comics magazine Cucciolo , as a filler intended for the younger readers. [2] [3] It also named a short-lived eponym comic book series, published in Italy by Edizioni Alpe. [3]
The comics feature an unlucky and always hungry tramp, initially portrayed as kangaroo and that over the years assumed more human appearances. [2] [3]
