Manfred Sommer
January 1, 1945
Manfred Sommer was a Spanish comics artist, celebrated for his reporter comic series Frank Cappa. Deeply influenced by artistic titans such as Milton Caniff, Frank Robbins, and Hugo Pratt, Sommer's work is distinguished by its dynamic storytelling and potent visual style. He was a key figure in the ambitious Metropol initiative, which published three influential comic magazines in the early 1980s. His most enduring legacy remains the Frank Cappa series, a testament to his significant contribution to the comics medium.