Mario Caria

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Mario Caria
Biographical information
Born: 1934
Died: September 15, 2001
Nationality: Mini italy.gif Italian
Occupation: Cover Artist
Website: N/A



Mario Caria (1934-2001) was an Italian artist.

He was the most prolific artist who illustrated the covers of the main series published by Italian editor Fratelli Spada, namely "Mandrake" and "L’Uomo mascherato" (The Phantom). He created hundreds of covers that were most often drawn in an elegant and dynamic way, especially as far as action scenes are concerned. At the time, the global aspect of his works was outstanding modern.

Apart his cover illustrating production, Mario Caria also worked on "I Fratelli senza paura" (“Brothers without fear”), a western comics written by Emilio Fanelli and collaborated to various creation activities for Italian movies.

Mandrake the Magician work by Mario Caria

  • Italian issues with covers by Mario Caria can be viewed here.
  • Argentine issues with covers by Mario Caria can be viewed here.
  • Brazilian issues with covers by Mario Caria can be viewed here.
  • Chilian issues with covers by Mario Caria can be viewed here.
  • French issues with covers by Mario Caria can be viewed here.
  • Greek issues with covers by Mario Caria can be viewed here.
  • Mexican issues with covers by Mario Caria can be viewed here.
  • Portugese issues with covers by Mario Caria can be viewed here.