Alfonso Azpiri

Alfonso Azpiri Mejía, born January 17, 1947, in Spain, was a Spanish comic artist celebrated for his adult-oriented work. He passed away on August 18, 2017. Azpiri entered the comics field in the early 1970s, with his credits spanning from 1974 to 2016 across 35 issues. He is best known for creating the sensual, sci-fi heroine Lorna, a character that became his signature creation. Azpiri’s style blended detailed linework with a vivid, often erotic sensibility, and he worked as an artist, colorist, inker, and writer. His most prominent titles include *Schwermetall*, *Colección Azpiri*, *Lorna*, *Collectie Candy-Girls*, *Colección Trinca*, and *Colección Norma*. He collaborated with various European publishers, and his work appeared in magazines and albums that pushed the boundaries of adult comics. Later in life, Azpiri’s legacy remained tied to his distinctive, provocative storytelling, though he also contributed to more mainstream projects. He received recognition within the European comics community, though specific major awards are not widely documented. His influence persists among fans of mature, fantasy-infused comics.