Roberto Renzi

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

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

Biography

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, writing a booked title 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
  • Akim
  • Tiramolla
  • Bengali
  • Zarawa
  • Fulgor
  • Tiramolla Elastoc
  • Joe Canyon
  • Il Piccolo Caporale

References
  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.


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