Sergio Aragonés Domenech

By LatAm ARTE

Sergio Aragonés Domenech was born on September 6, 1937. He is a Spanish-Mexican cartoonist and writer, recognized for his contributions to "Mad" magazine and the creation of the "Groo the Wanderer" comic. Among his peers and fans, Aragonés is widely regarded as "the fastest cartoonist in the world." "The Comics Journal" has described Aragonés as "one of the most prolific and brilliant cartoonists of his generation." Editor "Al Feldstein" said: "He could have drawn the whole magazine if we'd let him." The works of Aragonés have been rewarded with numerous prizes. • Won multiple Shazam Awards for Best Inker (Humor Division) in 1972 for his work on “Mad Magazine” and for Best Humor Story in 1972 for "The Poster Plague" from House of Mystery No. 202 with Steve Skeates. • Aragonés received an “Inkpot” award in 1976. • He won the “Harvey Award” - Special Award for Humor in 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001. • He received the comic award from the National Cartoonists Society in 1986. • He won the Humor Comic Book award in 1973, 1974 and 1976. • Won the 1989 Book and Magazine Illustration Award. • Won the 1983 "Gag Cartoon" Award and the 1996 "Reuben" Award for his work in "Mad and Groo the Wanderer." • In 1985 he received the “Adamson” award for the best international comic strip or comic in Sweden. • In 1992 he became the first Mexican to win the “Eisner” award for his work in “Groo the Wanderer”, along with Mark Evanier. • In 2003 he was awarded “La Plumilla de Plata” (The "Silver Inkpen") in Mexico. • Won Comic-Con International's “Icon Award” in 2016. In 2009, an exhibition, "Mad About Sergio," was held at the Ojai Valley Museum. Visitors saw examples of his caricatures dating back to childhood, publications in which he has appeared, some of his awards, and Marginal de Aragonés-style sketches drawn on the museum's walls and display cases.