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==Behind the scene==
==Behind the scene==
*In this story the Cobra wear his silver mask, and Reptila meets Mandrake for the first time. Chronologically this story must be written before [[Pioggia malefica (Spada)|Pioggia malefica]] and [[La vittoria di Mandrake (Spada)|La vittoria di Mandrake]].  
*In this story the Cobra wear his silver mask, and Reptila meets Mandrake for the first time. Chronologically this story must be written before [[Pioggia malefica (Spada)|Pioggia malefica]] and [[La vittoria di Mandrake (Spada)|La vittoria di Mandrake]].
*In this story, Reptila has two different outfits. Her second outfit is a dress with a high slit on both sides so that both of her legs are shown. When the drawings were colored, her legs were not colored in a skin color. But in a more violet color, so that her bare legs appear to be covered by pantyhose. Was this proven censorship to make her appear less sexy for young readers?
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Image:spada-FP-102-panel-s1.jpg|from the magazine
Image:spada-FP-102-panel-s1-c.jpg|''reconstructed uncensored''
Image:spada-FP-102-panel-s2.jpg|from the magazine
Image:spada-FP-102-panel-s2-c.jpg|''reconstructed uncensored''
</gallery>


== Reprints ==
== Reprints ==

Latest revision as of 16:36, 30 March 2023

La regina dei rettili
Spada-FP-102.jpg
1st publication: Mandrake #21/1967
# of pages: 24 pgs
Writer: n/a
Artist: Angelo Todaro
Producer: Fratelli Spada

"La regina dei rettili" is an Italian made Mandrake story from 1967.

Plot summary

Mark Beauty is under the spell of the mysterious Reptila, and giving away the Beauty & Beauty co's money. His wife Irene seek Mandrake, asking for help.

Appearances

Recurring characters

One-time characters

  • Irene Beauty, Mark's wife.
  • Mark Beauty, a wealthy man.
  • Reptila, the Cobra's faithful student.
  • Kahmuri, an assassin working for Reptila.
  • Andira, an assassin working for Reptila.

Locations

  • New York
    • Reptila's mansion


Behind the scene

  • In this story the Cobra wear his silver mask, and Reptila meets Mandrake for the first time. Chronologically this story must be written before Pioggia malefica and La vittoria di Mandrake.
  • In this story, Reptila has two different outfits. Her second outfit is a dress with a high slit on both sides so that both of her legs are shown. When the drawings were colored, her legs were not colored in a skin color. But in a more violet color, so that her bare legs appear to be covered by pantyhose. Was this proven censorship to make her appear less sexy for young readers?

Reprints

This story has been published in the following publications:

Mini france.gif France

Mini italy.gif Italy

First page - Original art