José Beá

Josep Maria Beà i Font, known professionally as José Beá, was born on 11 March 1942 in Barcelona, Spain. He is best known as a comic book artist, though he also worked as a writer, colorist, and inker during a career that spanned from 1961 to 1983. Beá entered the industry in the early 1960s, contributing to Spanish and British publications. His most credited work appears in series such as *Gespenster Geschichten*, *Valentine*, *Drácula*, *Jackie*, *Love Story Picture Library*, and *Commando*, where his clean, expressive linework and atmospheric storytelling were well suited to horror, romance, and war genres. He collaborated with various writers and editors across these titles, though specific co-creations are not detailed in available records. After his active period, Beá’s legacy rests on his prolific output for European and British comics, particularly in the romance and horror fields. No major awards are recorded in the source material. He remains a notable figure in Spanish comics for his consistent, professional work during a transitional era in the medium.