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Roberto Renzi

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Roberto Renzi
Renzi in 1992
Born10 February 1923
Died23 October 2018(2018-10-23) (aged 95)
Milan, Italy
NationalityItalian
OccupationCartoonist

Roberto Renzi (10 February 1923 – 23 October 2018) was an Italian cartoonist.[1]

Biography

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Renzi began writing comics in 1942 during World War II. He created titles such as Il principe nero, Scugnizzo, Il piccolo corsaro, Zan della jungla, Coyote, and Birba.[2] In the post-war era, he created famous fictional characters such as Tiramolla and Akim. He also wrote nine stories for The Walt Disney Company Italy.[3]

Outside of his comic book work, Renzi was an active journalist, and wrote a book titled Racconti mattinali (Morning stories).

He founded the Fondazione Silvio Fossati in 2007, a foundation celebrating comic book work in Italy. He also directed the Press Club in Milan.[4]

Works

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  • Akim
  • Tiramolla
  • Bengali
  • Zarawa
  • Fulgor
  • Tiramolla Elastoc
  • Joe Canyon
  • Il Piccolo Caporale

References

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  1. ^ "È morto Roberto Renzi, creatore di Tiramolla e Akim". Fúmetto Logica (in Italian). 24 October 2018.
  2. ^ "È morto Roberto Renzi, l'inventore di Akim e Tiramolla". il Post (in Italian). 24 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Roberto Renzi". Inducks.
  4. ^ "Morto Roberto Renzi, papà di 'Tiramolla'". Ansa.it (in Italian). 24 October 2018.