Reg Parlett

Reginald Edward Parlett was born on 2 August 1904 in England. He is best known as a prolific comic book artist whose career spanned an extraordinary 66 years, from the 1920s through the 1980s. Parlett began his path into comics in the early days of British humor and adventure strips, eventually becoming a reliable presence across several major UK titles.

His signature style was clean, expressive, and well-suited to both lighthearted comedy and action. Parlett is most associated with *Lion* and its *Lion Annual*, where he contributed extensively, as well as *Knockout* and *Comic Cuts*. He also worked on the Yugoslavian edition *Eks almanah* and the Spanish series *Mortadelo*, demonstrating an international reach. His key collaborators included writers and editors at these long-running publications, though his name often appears as a solo artist.

Parlett’s notable co-creations include numerous serials and fillers for these anthologies, though specific character credits are not documented in the source. He remained active until at least 1983, credited on 34 issues in the catalog. He died on 18 November 1991 at age 87. No major awards are recorded, but his six-decade tenure stands as a testament to his steady craftsmanship and adaptability in a changing industry.