About Dick Matena
Lived 1943 – 2026 (aged 83). Dick Matena was a Dutch writer, painter, caricaturist, draftsperson, penciller and comics writer.
Dick Matena (24 April 1943 – 26 April 2026) was a Dutch comics writer and cartoonist. He also published under the pseudonyms A. den Dooier, John Kelly and Dick Richards.
Matena made several kinds of comics, from humor comics to erotic comics, but was known for his comic-book adaptations of famous literary novels.
Early life
Matena was born in The Hague on 24 April 1943.
Career Toonder studios In 1960, at the age of 17, Matena started working as a volunteer at the Toonder studios. He helped with the drawing projects of Tom Puss (1962–1963) and Panda (1961–1968).
In 1968, his first own comic appeared in the comic magazine Pep.
Awards Stripschapsprijs for his complete comic work 1986 Bronzen Adhemar for his comic work of the book De Avonden 2003
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Matena?
Illustrator from the Netherlands (1943-2026)
When was Dick Matena born?
Dick Matena was born on 24 April 1943 in The Hague.
When did Dick Matena die?
Dick Matena died on 26 April 2026 in Amsterdam.
What was Dick Matena's occupation?
Dick Matena was a writer, painter, caricaturist, draftsperson, penciller and comics writer.
What nationality was Dick Matena?
Dick Matena was Dutch.
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