Italy’s Mirka Andolfo Releases Erotic Comic ‘Blasfamous’ Loosely Inspired by Lady Gaga

variety.com:

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Globally renowned Italian comic book artist Mirka Andolfo, creator of the steamy series “Sweet Paprika,” is releasing a new comic titled “Blasfamous.” The story is set in a world where pop stars have ascended to divinity, dominated by a singer named Clelia who is loosely inspired by Lady Gaga.

The new eros-infused horror comic launches this month published by new American digital comics imprint Dstlry, co-founded by former Amazon execs David Steinberger and Chip Mosher.

Last year, Andolfo won a prestigious Harvey Award for “Sweet Paprika” — which was optioned by former Netflix exec Erik Barmak’s Wild Sheep for an animated series adaptation — and has been collaborating with DC Comics since 2015.

She has done artwork for titles such as “Wonder Woman,” “Harley Quinn,” “DC Bombshells” and the upcoming “Batman: White Knight Presents – Generation Joker.” In “Blasfamous,” Andolfo depicts a world where pop music stars “are venerated like saints,” she says, adding that “they trade their souls for fame and social media followers.” The series asks the crucial question: “How many fans is your soul worth?” With the masses bowing in veneration to a new generation of idols, Clelia, the reigning queen of pop, finds her throne shaken by a newcomer who radiates enigmatic charm.