Aurelio Galleppini [SEP] place of death
Aurelio Galleppini
Aurelio Galleppini (28 August 1917 – 10 March 1994), better known with his nickname Galep, was an Italian comics artist and illustrator, best known as graphic creator of "Tex Willer" in 1948.
Biography.
Galleppini was born at Casale di Pari.
In 1948 Gallepini created "Occhio Cupo" and "Tex Willer" (both written by Gian Luigi Bonelli). Galep drew Tex Willer's adventures from 1948 until his death. Many other illustrators alternated with him on the pages of
Gian Luigi Bonelli
Giovanni Luigi Bonelli (22 December 1908 in Milan – 12 January 2001 in Alessandria) was an Italian comic book author and publisher, best remembered as the co-creator of "Tex Willer" in 1948, together with artist Aurelio Galleppini.
Career.
Bonelli founded Casa Audace Editrice in 1940, later to be known as Sergio Bonelli Editore.
In 1948 he created "Occhio Cupo" and "Tex Willer" (both drawn by Galleppini). "Tex Willer" is among the most