Salvador Mestres

Salvador Mestres Palmeta was one of the principal Spanish comics artists of the early 20th century, who was also known for his animation work. He published in most magazines of the time. During the 1930's, he was present in most of the magazines published by El Gato Negro/Bruguera, such as Pulgarcito and Shirley Temple.

In Shirley Temple, he drew 'El Tresoro Maldito' (1936), 'Mae Blond la Mujer Fantasma' (1937), and in Aventuras the police comic 'El Héroe Público No. 1 contra el Enemigo Público No. 1' (1936) and the oriental 'Gong!' (1936). He created the western 'Tom Relámpago' for Pulgarcito in 1936.

For Camaradas, he produced 'Aventuras de Tres Lanceros Bengalies' (1937) and the fantastic 'Guerra en la Estratosfera' (1937), which is considered one of the best comics of the time. After the War, he took on such titles as 'El Capitán Cobra' and 'El Diablo Negro'. Mestres has also drawn for Pocholo, Xut! and TBO.