Creator
Héctor Germán Oesterheld
Biography
Héctor Germán Oesterheld (1919 to 1977) was an Argentine comic book writer. He created El Eternauta, a science fiction serial that became one of the most important works in Argentine comics, first published in 1957 with artist Francisco Solano López.
His writing blended science fiction with political themes reflecting Argentina's sociopolitical climate. He collaborated with artists including Alberto Breccia on works like Mort Cinder.
Oesterheld was abducted during Argentina's Dirty War in 1977 and remains among the disappeared.
Creator Details
Name
Héctor Germán Oesterheld
Role
Writer
Issues
220
Series
41
Titles
1
Gender
Male
Birth Date
July 23, 1919
Death Date
April 27, 1977
Birth Place
Buenos Aires
Country
Argentina
Awards
Rudolph-Dirks-Award - Bester Künstler - South America - Best Scenario (2018),
Rudolph-Dirks-Award - Bester Künstler - South America - Best Scenario (2016),
Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1980)
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