Sukia was a vampire-themed Italian comics series by Renzo Barbieri and published by Edifumetto from 1978 to 1986, for a total of 153 albums and 6 extra albums. In the series Sukia faces people or creatures who are trying to do some form of harm to the world or other. Sukia is displayed as an antihero since she at times helps people fight crimes against humanity or committing crimes for personal gain. Each issue usually was self-contained. The physical characteristics of Sukia are said to have been inspired by the looks of the actress Ornella Muti.