Presentation of the folk horror comic "L'altre Empordà" in Badalona

Toni Benages-Gallard and Ricard Martín Cortada present their work exploring the more inhospitable side of Alt Empordà.

Folk horror comic illustration featuring Empordà landscapes.
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Folk horror comic illustration featuring Empordà landscapes.

The Espai Betúlia in Badalona will host on September 30th the presentation of the folk horror comic "L'altre Empordà", a work written by journalist Ricard Martín Cortada and illustrated by Badalona-native Toni Benages-Gallard.

The book explores the more inhospitable and sordid side of Alt Empordà, far from the usual tourist landscapes. The work narrates a chilling adventure starring two teenagers, Berta and Marc, who suffer the consequences of a Sant Joan ritual in a cemetery.
The plot unfolds through the most decrepit settings of Figueres, Empuriabrava, and Santa Margarida, featuring characters such as a sorcerer and the specters of Josep Pla and Salvador Dalí.
Toni Benages-Gallard (Badalona, 1970) is a comic artist and popularizer, with publications like "Les extraordinàries aventures de Francesc Pujols" and "El cercle de Loplop". Ricard Martín Cortada (Figueres, 1977) is the gastronomy editorial coordinator at Time Out and author of "Barcelona a peu de porc".
The event will feature the presence of the authors, and admission will be free until full capacity.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Badalona (23/09/2026)