| Fran Matera | |
|---|---|
 Fran Matera | |
| Born | December 9, 1924 Francis A. Matera |
| Died | March 15, 2012 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist, Artist, Inker |
Notable works | Steve Roper and Mike Nomad |
Francis A. "Fran" Matera (December 9, 1924 – March 15, 2012)[1] was an American comic strip artist best known for his King Features Syndicate adventure strip Steve Roper and Mike Nomad from 1984 to 2004.[2] In addition to his extensive experience in newspaper strips, Matera also spent many years in the comic book industry, particularly for Charlton Comics. His influences include Hal Foster, Alex Raymond, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, and Bud Fisher.[3]
- ^ Francis A. Matera at the Social Security Death Index via GenealogyBank.com. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
obitwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Bails, Jerry; Hames Ware. "Matera, Fran". Who's Who of American Comic Books 1928-1999. Retrieved June 13, 2011.