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Episode Synopsis
Adapted from the beloved Italian comic series, Diabolik, Diabolik – Ginko Attacks, and Diabolik: Who Are You? bring to life a mysterious, masked antihero and his femme fatale partner in a sleek, stylish cinematic world of crime, romance, and intrigue. Joining Tonia for this episode is her special guest—and family member—Chris Slavin. Together, they unpack the trilogy’s bold visual aesthetic, its noir roots, its throwback style, and the big question: did the Manetti Bros. pull off the ultimate comic-to-film adaptation?
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