Movie · 2021
Is Diabolik based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Diabolik is based on the comic The Arrest of Diabolik by Angela Giussani and Luciana Giussani (1963).
The movie was released in 2021.
The comic behind Diabolik
The Arrest of Diabolik
Comic by Angela Giussani and Luciana Giussani · first published 1963
Common questions
Is Diabolik based on a book?
Yes. Diabolik is based on the comic The Arrest of Diabolik by Angela Giussani and Luciana Giussani (1963).
Who wrote the book Diabolik is based on?
The Arrest of Diabolik was written by Angela Giussani and Luciana Giussani and first published in 1963.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Arrest of Diabolik before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Angela Giussani's books
- Diabolik: Who Are You? (film, 2023)
- Diabolik: Ginko Attacks (film, 2022)