Francisco Ibáñez is a renowned Spanish comic book artist and writer, born on March 15, 1936, in Barcelona, Spain. He is best known for his long-running and immensely popular comic series, Mortadelo y Filemón (Mort & Phil). Ibáñez began his career in the early 1950s, working on various comic strips and illustrations for magazines. However, it was the creation of Mortadelo y Filemón in 1958 that catapulted him to fame. The series revolves around the misadventures of two bumbling secret agents and is characterized by its humor, satire, and witty dialogue. Ibáñez’s distinctive art style, filled with exaggerated characters and slapstick comedy, has endeared him to readers of all ages. With a career spanning over six decades, Ibáñez has produced a vast body of work, including other notable series such as 13, Rue del Percebe and Rompetechos. His contributions to the world of comics have earned him numerous accolades and cemented his status as one of Spain’s most beloved and influential comic book creators.