Jesús Blasco was one of Spain’s most internationally renowned classical artists, whose career spanned the golden age of comic- strip art. From the beginning of his career at the young age of 16, he created humorous stories for all ages with a clear Walt Disney influence and an enormous amount of creativity. His career came to a halt when he was called to service during the Civil War. 

  After experiencing traumatic and unforgettable events, Blasco returned to work producing comic strips in the 1940s. Later, he managed to break into the British market, publishing content with a markedly adult tone; from biographies to westerns and even romantic stories. His work for publishers outside of Spain were heavily influenced by and paid homage to Milton Caniff and Alex Raymond. He was afforded greater creative freedom and blended in perfectly, a highly unusual occurrence for a Spanish author in those years. He also achieved commercial success in the tough Franco-Belgian market. 

  When the dictatorship began the process of opening up, he returned to publishing in Spain with ground-breaking and very modernist pieces.

  His career as a whole has earned him worldwide recognition and the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in France.