A new comic for the September 2026 issue of linus, dedicated to Marjane Satrapi and Iran
In the September 2026 issue of linus, dedicated to Marjane Satrapi, “Love Is the Answer”, a comic written by Elettra Stamboulis and illustrated by Gianluca Costantini, is published.
The issue pays tribute to the author of Persepolis and Chicken with Plums through essays, comics and illustrations exploring her work, Iran, and the country’s current political and social reality.
“Love Is the Answer” is part of this journey: a visual narrative that moves through Iran’s history and present, reflecting the relationship between drawing, politics and freedom that made Marjane Satrapi’s work a fundamental reference for generations of artists and readers.
Marjane Satrapi, by Davide Toffolo, cover of linus, September 2026
Alongside the comic by Costantini and Stamboulis, the special section features contributions by Luciana Borsatti, Farian Sabahi, Luca Bottura, Elena Mistrello, Massimo Giacon, Gaia Ruffino and Tiziano Angri.
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