Claudio Villa (comics)

Claudio Villa is an Italian comic book artist, primarily known for his cover art. Born in 1959 in Mortara, Italy, Villa has worked extensively with Sergio Bonelli Editore, one of Italy's largest comic book publishers. He is especially recognized for his work on Tex Willer, a long-running and highly popular Italian Western comic series, for which he has been the primary cover artist since 1994.

Villa's artistic style is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, particularly in depicting characters and their expressions. His covers often feature dynamic compositions and dramatic lighting, contributing significantly to the visual identity and appeal of the comics he works on. Besides Tex Willer, he has also created covers for other Bonelli titles like Dylan Dog, Zagor, and Mister No.

His contributions to the Italian comic book industry are significant, and his cover art is highly regarded by fans and collectors. He has become a recognizable name associated with the Sergio Bonelli Editore brand, particularly within the Western and adventure genres.