Francisco Ibáñez 

Francisco Ibáñez Talavera is a renowned Spanish comic artist, famous mainly for being the creator of the comic series "Mortadelo y Filemón", one of the most popular in the world of comics in Spain and Latin America.

Born on March 15, 1936 in Barcelona, Ibáñez began his career in the world of comics at an early age. His drawing style and unique sense of humor led him to success, and in 1958 he began working for the Bruguera publishing house, where he created some of his most famous works, including "Mortadelo y Filemón", which became his most emblematic series. .

"Mortadelo y Filemón" follows the comic adventures of two T.I.A. agents. (Aeroterráquea Research Technicians), a fictitious spy agency. Mortadelo's character is a disheveled and clumsy agent, while Filemón is his more serious and competent boss. The stories are full of absurd humor, crazy situations and a characteristic drawing style.

Throughout his career, Ibáñez has created other characters and comic series, such as "13, Rue del Percebe", "La familia Trapisonda" and "Rompetechos", among others. His work has been widely recognized and he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contribution to the world of comics in Spain and beyond. His legacy continues to be very influential in Spanish popular culture and in the world of comics in general.

español perteneciente a la segunda generación o generación del 57 de la Escuela Bruguera junto a autores como Figueras, Gin, Nadal, Raf, Segura o Martz Schmidt.