Héctor Germán Oesterheld
Héctor Germán Oesterheld was an influential Argentine writer and comic book author, best known for creating the iconic graphic novel 'El Eternauta.' His work not only shaped the landscape of Argentine comics but also served as a powerful symbol of resistance against political oppression during the military dictatorship in Argentina. Oesterheld was tragically disappeared and murdered in 1977 due to his political activism.
Born on Jul 23, 1919 (106 years old)
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Peru:
He is the creator of the original graphic novel 'El Eternauta'.
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Argentina:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld is the original author of the graphic novel 'El Eternauta'.
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United Kingdom:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld's graphic novel is brought to life in a new adaptation.
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Argentina:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld created the graphic novel El Eternauta in 1957.
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Andorra:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld was the author of the iconic comic that inspired the series El Eternauta and was kidnapped by the military regime in 1977 due to his political stance.
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Costa Rica:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld is the author of the original comic that inspired El eternauta.
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Venezuela:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld is celebrated for his graphic novel El eternauta and was involved with Montoneros before disappearing during the dictatorship.
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Germany:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld was the author of the comic 'El Eternauta', which serves as a political parable against totalitarianism and dictatorships.
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Dominican Republic:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld is the author of the iconic comic 'El Eternauta', which the Netflix series is based on.
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Argentina:
Héctor Germán Oesterheld was one of the authors of the graphic novel adapted into the series 'El Eternauta'.
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