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About Andrija Maurović
- Andrija Maurovic (29 March 1901 – 2 September 1981) was a renowned comic book author, often called the father of Croatian and Yugoslav comics.
- He is mostly known for his Stari Macak (Old Mickey, Old Cat) series, published mostly during the 30s, eventually becoming a nickname for the author himself.
- He was born in Kotor in today's Montenegro to a family of mixed background, eventually enrolling at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and subsequently pursuing his career as an illustrator and comic book creator for the local publications.
- Together with other writers and artists, he founded the comics magazine "Mickey Strip" in 1937, where much of his work was serialized.
- He is known for his realistic, rough style, utilizing black and white contrasts and dynamic flow through the use of perspectives.
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