EXTRACTS: Illustrators Crime Comics Special © 2020 Book Palace Books (144 pages in full edition)

115 Torpedo-The Making of a Lethal Legend Javier Mesón brings us the story behind the creation of comicdom’s most charismatic and deadly anti-hero. ABOVE: Jordi Bernet’s portrayal of Sánchez Abulí’s hit-man remains the definitive take on one of comicdom’s most Iconic villains. LEFT: A promotional drawing with one of Bernet’s delectable women that adorn much of his art. Whether or not Torpedo is an invited guest is left to the viewer to decide. In 1980, comic books in Spain were experiencing a significant revival with old favourites such as Bruguera, Montena and the long running TBO magazine (TBO being a play on words “te veo”—“I see you”.) Marvel Imaged by Heritage Auctions (HA.com)