Massimo Mattioli facts for kids
Massimo Mattioli (born September 25, 1943 – died August 23, 2019) was a very creative Italian artist and cartoonist. He was born in the famous city of Rome. Mattioli was known for his unique drawing style and the interesting characters he created in his comics.
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Massimo Mattioli: A Creative Cartoonist
Massimo Mattioli started his amazing career as an artist in 1965. He quickly became known for his special way of drawing and telling stories. His work appeared in popular magazines like Corto Maltese and Frigidaire.
Creating Famous Characters
In 1973, Mattioli began working with Il Giornalino, a well-known Italian children's magazine. This is where he created one of his most famous characters, Pinky. Pinky was a fun and adventurous character who quickly became a favorite among young readers.
Underground Comics and Inspiration
Massimo Mattioli also explored different kinds of comics. In 1977, he started an "underground" magazine called Cannibale. Underground comics are often more experimental and aim for an older audience. In 1978, Cannibale published the very first adventure of a character named Joe Galaxy.
Later, in 1982, Mattioli created the Squeak the Mouse series. This series was quite unique and showed off his creative freedom. Interestingly, Mattioli's imaginative works even helped inspire famous cartoonists like Matt Groening, who is the creator of the super popular TV show The Simpsons!
Later Life and Legacy
Massimo Mattioli passed away on August 23, 2019, in Rome, at the age of 75. He had a short illness before his death. Mattioli left behind a wonderful collection of comics and characters that continue to entertain and inspire people around the world. His art showed how creative and imaginative comics can be.
