Diabolik, the infamous Italian comic strip anti-hero is sneaking his way to PSP.
Created by Italian sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani in 1962, Diabolik first appear in black and white comic digest and pulp fiction booklets. A ruthless thief and a master of disguise, well-versed in, well almost everything from every school of science to technology, the character was first portrayed as a remorseless straight villain who has no issues killing anyone to achieve his next goal. However, as his popularity escalates, the plot conveniently shifts to the more heroic "Robin Hood" aspect of his profession, stealing from the typically filthy rich criminals, in an attempt to move the gradually iconic pulp figure away from the darker outlook that were first cast.
Iconic status, you wondered? Yes indeed, the master thief clad in absolute black leaving only his eyes and trademark eyebrow exposed has inspired more popular culture archetype than you know. Fantomex, AKA Weapon XIII from Grant Morrison's New X-Men being a blatant homage; and Beastie Boys' Body Movin music video being a direct parody of Danger: Dibolik, the movie adapted from the comic strip. And the really lasting effects on popular culture? The "criminalizing of K in names”, be it characters or items, has been a stuff of satire and much more. Kriminal, Killing and Donald Duck'secret alter ego, Paperinik, anyone?
Diabolik: The Original Sin is a third-person action adventure blending the modern combination of hasty combat and stealth action with traditional point-and-click element in fast-paced gameplay sequences bridging between 3D real-time graphic and black and white pulp comic style.
The game will be available in mid August. Do check out the rather stale trailer for now.
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