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Guido Silvestri (born 9 December 1952 in Carpi), known by his pen name Silver, is an Italian comic book creator. Silver began his comics career as an apprentice of Franco Bonvicini (Bonvi). Silver created the series Lupo Alberto, which began in 1974.

Silver

Silver (Guido Silvestri) at the Lucca Comics Games 2008

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Name
Guido Silvestri
Born
9 December 1952
Birthplace
Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Awards
U Giancu's Prize, 1998
Full name
Guido Silvestri.
Nationality
Italy.
Occupation
comics artist.
Languages
English.

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Guido Silvestri (born 9 December 1952 in Carpi), known by his pen name Silver, is an Italian comic book creator. Silver began his comics career as an apprentice of Franco Bonvicini (Bonvi). Silver created the series Lupo Alberto, which began in 1974.

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