Lionel Messi is the star of the World Cup—and also of a comic book dedicated to him

Lionel Messi is having a great World Cup. He’s scored five goals in his first two matches, proving he can still make a difference, despite being 39 years old.

La Pulce is a star both on and off the field. Now available in bookstores from Gremese: *Lionel Messi – The Graphic Novel*, the illustrated book created by the Slovak sisters Zuzana and Ivana Jancová.

*Lionel Messi – The Graphic Novel* is much more than just a graphic sports biography. It is the story of a young man who has been able to turn every obstacle into an opportunity for growth, every setback into a fresh start, and every triumph into a springboard for another challenge. A journey that highlights not only the champion capable of winning the World Cup, claiming eight Ballon d’Or awards, and setting seemingly unattainable records, but also the man behind the global icon.

Using the immediate and engaging language of comics, authors Zuzana and Ivana Jancová, in their international debut, bring to life the contemporary epic of one of the greatest athletes of all time, transforming his story into a universal tale of determination and dreams come true.