Andréa Cuneo - Italian illustrator for fantasy comics - Orcs & Gobelins T28

Andrea Cuneo has established himself as an essential figure in contemporary drawing and inking. A versatile Italian artist with a dynamic style and surgical precision, he has built his reputation in the genres of fantasy and adventure storytelling. While his name is historically linked to Éditions Soleil, he is now showcasing his talent with new prestigious publishers like Oxymore, thus confirming his growing influence on the Franco-Belgian comic scene.

Artist's Journey

A specialist in dense narrative structures and choral series, Andrea Cuneo has become one of the cornerstones of the Aquilon universe (the famous Terres d'Arran). His strength lies in his rare ability to give psychological depth to his characters while mastering epic settings. In this vast saga, he notably contributed to Mages (volume 7), Les Maîtres Inquisiteurs (volume 7), under the pen of Sylvain Cordurié, Orcs & Gobelins (volume 28), released in 2025, where he reaffirms his exceptional mastery in the design of fantastic creatures.

In 2026, the evolution of his career is marked by his arrival at Oxymore editions, where he illustrates the series La Confrérie des Tempêtes. This project highlights his sharp expertise in inking, a field where he excels by playing with contrasts and the power of lines to enhance dramatic immersion.

Whether in historical narratives or fantastic epics, Andrea Cuneo continues to assert himself as one of the most reliable and talented artists of his generation, capable of carrying the most ambitious projects of the current ninth art.

Focus on Orcs & Gobelins volume 28

Volume 28 of the Orcs & Gobelins saga tells the story of Thu'ul, who, at the head of a band of orcs, carries out more or less delicate missions, especially if they are well-paid. So, when a saronid priest hires them for a fortune to enter the abandoned tunnels of the Black Widow and collect kicha seeds, they sign on eagerly. However, the tunnels hold surprises for which they are not prepared...