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The comic is a loose adaptation of the 16th-century Chinese classic Journey to the West , following the mischievous and powerful Sun Wukong (The Monkey King).

This work was a turning point for Manara. In 1976, it won the for Best Comic Book at the Lucca Festival, propelling both creators to international fame. It demonstrated that comics could be "infinitely cultural," blending high-concept narrative with sophisticated visual art. Where to Find "El Rey Mono"

: The script by Silverio Pisu is sometimes described as moving "in fits and starts" ( trompicones

: The story serves as a metaphor for the human struggle for dignity and freedom. It critiques the political bureaucracy, religious systems, and social structures of 1970s Italy.