based on a song by AFTERHOURS - illustrated by Mauro Balloni

(4 pages-B/W)

based on a song by MAMBASSA - illustrated by Mauro Balloni

(4 pages-B/W)

written and illustrated by Mauro Balloni

translated by Beedn

(8 pages-color) 

published on Heavy Metal July 2004 

Aimaru has always been faithful to his clan, a ninja 

ready to execute every order without hesitation.
But after this night, he will see the world with different eyes.

  [ YOU MUST BE OVER 18 ] 

written by Marzia Borino -  illustrated by Mauro Balloni 

(8 pages-B&W)

Manuel & Rita are on their way to a birthday party but summer rain suddenly
changes their plans ... "Love is a many splendored thing" but sometimes
you need some help to realize it!

written and illustrated by Mauro Balloni
translated by Beedn
(10 pages-color) 

published on Heavy Metal January 2004 

William Lazar had a second chance. He reinvented a new ordinary
life for himself and his wife, Jenna. But fate is against him and his
criminal past is back to cash his debt of blood.... 

written and illustrated by Mauro Balloni

translated by Beedn

(8 pages-color)

Andy and Marla are coming back home from their holidays 
when they encounter an enigmatic guy named Derek.
This is just the beginning of a thrilling story, 
in a style that's both dark and yet "cartoony".

written and illustrated by Mauro Balloni

colors: A. Majorana

translated by Beedn

 Vernon is an ex trooper who's resolved to leave all his sanguinary past
behind his back to lead a placid life as a seaman.
Kena is a girl on the run from her doom, being Lord Norh Tog's predestined bride.
When their paths will cross, it will be war time again for Vernon...

written and illustrated by Mauro Balloni

translated by Beedn

(8 pages-B&W-Published by Experiment 2000 magazine)

The last days of a man who's got no reason to live anymore. A hard-boiled cyberpunk. Noir atmospheres, hackers, thieves, women and assassins in this story which is a clear homage to William Gibson's tales.

written and illustrated by Mauro Balloni

translated by Beedn

Action and mysticism in this story set in parallel in cyberspace and in the real world. Luther and Mary's desperate escape to elude the snares of the Nagaiatsu Corporation's,who's determined to seize the artificial intelligence they own.