Themo Lobos

Themo Lobos, born Themístocles Nazario Lobos Aguirre on December 3, 1928, in Chile, was a beloved cartoonist best known for creating the long-running adventure strip *Mampato*. Though the character was initially developed by Eduardo Armstrong and Óscar Vega, Lobos took over the series in 1968 and wrote and illustrated its stories for a decade, cementing it as his signature work. His other notable creations include the comedic detective Máximo Chambónez, the robot Ferrilo, the superhero Nick Obre, and the hapless Alaraco. Lobos also published *Cucalón*, a comic-book anthology that collected his various characters and tales. His style combined clean, expressive linework with a keen sense of humor and adventure, often collaborating with writers and artists in the Chilean comics scene. Lobos was active in the industry from the 1960s onward, contributing to magazines such as *El Pingüino*, *El Peneca*, and *Barrabases*. He passed away on July 24, 2012, leaving a legacy as a foundational figure in Chilean comics, remembered for his imaginative storytelling and the enduring popularity of *Mampato*.