Leonardo Ortolani

Comic book creator, Rat-Man series.

Leonardo Ortolani - Comic book creator, Rat-Man series.
Born

January 14th, 1967
58 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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An Italian author and illustrator, created the comic book series Rat-Man, which gained significant popularity in Italy. The series debuted in 1990 and showcased the adventures of a superhero parodied from classic comic book tropes. Ortolani's distinctive artwork and humor contributed to the comic's success, leading to various adaptations and merchandise.

Created the Rat-Man comic series

Published multiple volumes and spin-offs

Adapted Rat-Man into animated formats

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