Rebis Born and Reborn

Rebis Born and Reborn is a compelling graphic novel set in a medieval world, following Martino, a child born with albinism who is cruelly ostracized by his village. Seeking solace, he ventures into the deep woods and finds an unexpected haven with Viviana, a mysterious witch, and her community of outcast women. The story beautifully portrays Martino's journey of transformation, self-acceptance, and finding a true family among those who understand what it means to be different. It's a haunting yet hopeful tale, perfect for young adults navigating feelings of otherness, bullying, or the search for belonging, offering a powerful message about embracing one's unique identity.

For fans of Nimona and Snapdragon comes an exquisitely drawn medieval story about the friendship between a runaway child and a mysterious witch. Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity—it’s a curse. Bullied and shunned, Martino seeks refuge in the deep woods—and finds it in Viviana. Powerful and beautiful, Viviana belongs to a sisterhood of outcast women. Martino is welcomed into the fold and, drawing on the magic of the forest, is reborn. In Rebis, Italian duo Irene Marchesini and Carlotta Dicataldo deliver a medieval fantasy steeped in mystery—a haunting and hopeful tale of transformation and found family.