Lorna and her Robot

Lorna is a comic book character created by Spanish illustrator Alfonso Azpiri and writer Carlos Sainz Cidoncha, first appearing in 1980 in the magazine Mastia. Inspired by Barbarella and playfully parodying space operas like Star Wars, Lorna is a bold and sensual galactic adventurer, accompanied by her robot Arnold —a sort of heterosexual C3PO with erotic functions.

Initially, the series leaned heavily into erotic comedy, featuring voluptuous heroines and cheeky, light-hearted scenarios that reflected the sexual liberation of Spain’s post-Franco destape era. Over time, however, the stories evolved into more sophisticated science fiction narratives, while still maintaining the erotic charm that defined the character.

Lorna's publication history was somewhat erratic. She first appeared as a secondary feature in magazines such as Cimoc, later starred in special issues, and eventually headlined her own collected volumes. Azpiri’s vivid and distinctive watercolor illustrations quickly became his trademark, cementing his place as a master of Spanish comic art.

Beyond print, Lorna expanded into other media. She starred in a 1990 video game developed by Topo Soft, was the subject of a failed animated series project, and even featured in a crossover with Bethlehem Steele, a character from Penthouse Comix.

Following Azpiri’s passing in 2017, the future of Lorna remains uncertain. Yet her legacy lives on as a cult icon of erotic sci-fi —a singular fusion of sensuality, humor, and space-age imagination that continues to captivate generations of comic readers.