IBAÑEZ FRANCISCO: (1936-2023) Lot n° 1252

IBAÑEZ FRANCISCO: (1936-2023) Spanish comic book Artist and Writer. Ibañez was one of the most prolific and acclaimed comic author, making some of his characters well-known to multiple generations, such as Mortadelo y Filemon, 13 Rue del Percebe, Pepe Gotera y Otilio, etc... An attractive and funny printed drawing, signed and inscribed by Ibañez, one page, thick drawing paper, folio, n.p., n.d., with inscription in Spanish. The attractive printed sketch includes himself, Ibañez, drawing incessantly with his two hands comics, surrounded by dozens of his characters, and including the most popular ones such as Mortadelo conducting the crazy orchestra, Filemón cleaning Ibanez´ s bald head, Rompetechos shaking hands with a cat, Pepe Gotera and Otilio causing a short circuit, and many more. Signed and inscribed at the base ` Amigo Rafael... Perdona el tremendo retraso, siempre lo mismo, trabajo, trabajo, trabajo, tra...! En fin, mil abrazos y feliz 2012! F. Ibañez´ ("My friend Rafael... Forgive the tremendous delay, always the same, work, work, work...! Anyhow, a thousand hugs and happy 2012! F- Ibañez") VG