Flavio Colin
Flavio Colin (Rio de Janeiro, June 22, 1930 - Rio de Janeiro, August 13, 2002) was a Brazilian comic artist and illustrator, considered one of the most important comic artists in Brazil. He began his career in the 1950s with an adaptation for the comic book radio series As Aventuras do Anjo, influenced by Milton Caniff, but began to gain prominence with the development of his own stylized artist style. In 1987, he was awarded with the Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Master of National Comics, an award that aims to honor artists who have dedicated themselves to Brazilian comics for at least 25 years.
Flavio Colin
- Full name
- Flávio Barbosa Mavignier Colin.
- Born
- 1930. · Rio de Janeiro.
- Died
- 2002. · Rio de Janeiro.
- Nationality
- Brazil.
- Occupation
- comics artist, storyboard artist and illustrator.
- Known for
- Fawcett.
- Honours
- Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Master of National Comics, Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Best Penciller and Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Best Release.
- Languages
- Portuguese.
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Flavio Colin (Rio de Janeiro, June 22, 1930 - Rio de Janeiro, August 13, 2002) was a Brazilian comic artist and illustrator, considered one of the most important comic artists in Brazil. He began his career in the 1950s with an adaptation for the comic book radio series As Aventuras do Anjo, influenced by Milton Caniff, but began to gain prominence with the development of his own stylized artist style. In 1987, he was awarded with the Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Master of National Comics, an award that aims to honor artists who have dedicated themselves to Brazilian comics for at least 25 years.
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He also won the Troféu HQ Mix in 1994 and 1995. Flávio Colin died in Rio de Janeiro on 2002.
The recorded working language is Portuguese. Milton Caniff and Chester Gould are recorded as an influence. Works named in the authority record are Fawcett. Distinctions recorded are Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Master of National Comics, Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Best Penciller and Prêmio Angelo Agostini for Best Release.
Flavio Colin is recorded with the occupation storyboard artist. Recorded as comics artist, storyboard artist and illustrator.
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1930
Flavio Colin was born on 22 June 1930.
2002
Flavio Colin died at Rio de Janeiro.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q10282743: Flavio Colin
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- 1.Lambiek Comiclopedia. Flavio Colin.
- 2.Omelete. Por que precisamos celebrar os quadrinhos 100% brasileiros de Flavio Colin. June 22, 2020.
- 3.Trabalhos de Flavio Colin serão republicados pelas editoras Figura, Pipoca & Nanquim e Conrad. UNIVERSO HQ. 2021-08-17.
- 4.Folha de S.Paulo. Flavio Colin é homenageado no Rio. January 26, 2000.
- 5.Universo HQ. Confins do Universo 136 - Viva Flavio Colin!. August 25, 2021.
- 6.Bigorna.net. Tudo sobre o Dia do Quadrinho Nacional e o Troféu Angelo Agostini. December 16, 2005.
- 7.Universo HQ. Flavio Colin: Uma lenda viva dos quadrinhos; e brasileiro, com orgulho!. March 31, 2001.
- 8.O Estado de S.Paulo. Morre o quadrinista Flavio Colin. August 13, 2002.
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Flavio Colin was recorded at birth as Flávio Barbosa Mavignier Colin.
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