Summary
Cartoon character Patoruzu
Dante Quintero introduced the comic book character Patoruzu in 1936, and his creation has been a popular part of popular culture in Argentina ever since. Quintero's hero is a Tehuelche Indian and represents the virtues of the countryside.See the full content of this document
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A southern cone Superman.
Still considered a national icon, this comic book hero from the 1930s embodied the roots of Argentine society
One of my most cherished memories from my childhood in Buenos Aires is that of reading Harold R. Foster's story of Prince Valiant. the young prince who becomes a knight of King Arthur's Round Table. I think what really attracted me was the lifelike quality of the drawings, coupled with the magical nature of the story and atmosphere. The year that Foster created his Prince Valiant, 1936, also marked the appearance in Argentina of Dan...See the full content of this document
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