Arthur Mather b. 1925

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century Melbourne political cartoonist, comic strip artist and novelist. When he was 21 (1947) Mather was approached by the director of Atlas Publications, the former newspaper editor Jack Bellew, to create a full-colour comic book featuring a superman type of hero.
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Name
Arthur Mather
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Novelist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1925
Birth place
Melbourne, Victoria
Active Period
  • c.1947 - c.1967
Residence
  • c.1925 - c.1998 Melbourne, Victoria
Training
  • Melbourne Technical College (RMIT), Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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