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'''Giovanni Luigi Bonelli''' ([[December 22]], [[1908]] – [[January 12]], [[2001]]), was an [[Italian comics|Italian comic book]] author and writer.
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Born in [[Milan]], he is best remember as the co-creator of [[Tex Willer]], together with artist [[Aurelio Galleppini]]. His son [[Sergio Bonelli]] is also a comic book writer, as well as the current publisher of ''Tex Willer'' series.
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'''Giovanni Luigi Bonelli''' (22 December 1908 – 12 January 2001) was an [[Italian comics|Italian comic book]] author and publisher, best remembered as the co-creator of ''[[Tex Willer]]'' in 1948, together with artist [[Aurelio Galleppini]].


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==Career==
Bonelli was born in [[Milan]]. He founded [[Sergio Bonelli Editore|Casa Audace Editrice]], later to be known as [[Sergio Bonelli Editore]], in 1940.


In 1948 he created ''Occhio Cupo'' and ''Tex Willer'' (both drawn by Galleppini). ''Tex Willer'' is among the most popular characters of Italian comics, with translations to numerous languages all around the world.
*[http://www-en.sergiobonellieditore.it/tex/servizi/autori.html A short biography of G. L. Bonelli and A. Galleppini]


He wrote several early episodes of ''[[Zagor (comics)|Zagor]]'' (issues #6–10, 13–14). Bonelli remained to supervise the production of Tex until his death in Alessandria. His son [[Sergio Bonelli]] (1932–2011) was also a comic book writer, as well as a publisher of comics.
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== External links ==
[[Category:1908 births|Bonelli, Gian Luigi]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060604184255/http://www-en.sergiobonellieditore.it/tex/servizi/autori.html A short biography of G. L. Bonelli and A. Galleppini]
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[[Category:People from Milan|Bonelli, Gian Luigi]]
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 24 July 2024

Gian Luigi Bonelli
Gianluigi Bonelli in 40s
BornGiovanni Luigi Bonelli
(1908-12-22)22 December 1908
Milan, Italy
Died12 January 2001(2001-01-12) (aged 92)
Alessandria, Italy
NationalityItalian
Area(s)Writer, Publisher
Notable works
Sergio Bonelli Editore
Tex Willer
CollaboratorsAurelio Galleppini
RelativesSergio Bonelli

Giovanni Luigi Bonelli (22 December 1908 – 12 January 2001) 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

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Bonelli was born in Milan. He founded Casa Audace Editrice, later to be known as Sergio Bonelli Editore, in 1940.

In 1948 he created Occhio Cupo and Tex Willer (both drawn by Galleppini). Tex Willer is among the most popular characters of Italian comics, with translations to numerous languages all around the world.

He wrote several early episodes of Zagor (issues #6–10, 13–14). Bonelli remained to supervise the production of Tex until his death in Alessandria. His son Sergio Bonelli (1932–2011) was also a comic book writer, as well as a publisher of comics.

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