José Luis Velasco

José Luis Velasco (1939 –1998) was a Spanish writer, illustrator, and pioneer of underground comics. He published over forty books across genres—youth literature, mystery, horror, and historical fiction—and collaborated with major newspapers like El País and El Mundo. In 1994, he won the Gran Angular Prize for El misterio del eunuco. Also known for his work as an illustrator and cultural critic, Velasco was a key figure in the Spanish visual arts and literary scenes from the 1970s onward.