Guglielmo Letteri

Guglielmo Letteri was an Italian comic book artist born on 11 January 1926 in Rome, where he would also spend the final years of his life before passing away on 2 February 2006. He is best remembered for his long and dedicated association with Tex Willer, the beloved Italian Western series that became one of the most enduring franchises in European comics.

Letteri built an impressive body of work across more than five decades, contributing as both artist and inker on some 216 issues spanning from 1960 into the 2000s. His output appeared across the full range of Tex publications, including Tex Gigante, Tex Tre Stelle, TuttoTex, Tex Willer, Maxi Tex, and Tex Maxi — a breadth that reflects just how central he was to keeping the series visually consistent across generations of readers.

Working within the demanding rhythms of Italian fumetti production, Letteri developed a steady, reliable draftsmanship well suited to the rugged landscapes and action-driven storytelling that define the Tex universe. His career stands as a testament to the kind of journeyman craftsmanship that quietly sustains long-running series, providing continuity and quality that fans came to count on across an extraordinarily productive run.