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Ernie Pike

Ernie Pike

Corresponsal de guerra (vol. 3)
ComicsGraphic Novels
Published
2014
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

Ernie Pike is a war comic series created by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Hugo Pratt in 1957, first published in Hora Cero magazine. Oesterheld continued the character with other Argentine artists, including Alberto Breccia and Francisco Solano López. This Planeta Comic edition collects the initial five volumes, presenting the original Spanish text by Oesterheld and Pratt.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Informative
Survival

Genres

Comics Graphic Novels Military

About the author

H
H. G. Oesterheld

Héctor Germán Oesterheld (Buenos Aires, 23 de julio de 1919 – desaparecido por la última dictadura argentina en 1977​ y asesinado por los militares en 1978),​ fue un guionista de historietas y escritor argentino, a menudo citado como HGO. Escribió numerosos relatos breves de ciencia ficción y novelas, y publicó en revistas como Misterix, Hora Cero y Frontera, siendo sus series más conocidas Sargento Kirk, Bull Rocket y sobre todo El Eternauta, la que es considerada su obra maestra....

Characters

Ernie PikeProtagonist
All characters in Ernie Pike

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ernie Pike based on a real person or events?

    The character of Ernie Pike is inspired by real war correspondents and their experiences during World War II, offering a grounded perspective on the conflict through the eyes of a journalist.

  • How does Ernie Pike connect to other works by Oesterheld?

    Ernie Pike is one of Héctor Germán Oesterheld's most significant early works, establishing his reputation for creating nuanced, human-centered narratives within popular genres, a style he further developed in later iconic series like El Eternauta.