Mafalda
| Mafalda | |
|---|---|
A statue of Mafalda in Spain | |
| Author | Quino |
| Current status/schedule | Ended |
| Launch date | 29 September 1964 |
| End date | 25 June 1973 |
| Publisher(s) | Primera Plana (1964–65) El Mundo (1965–67) Siete Días Ilustrados (1968–73) |
| Genre(s) | Humor, social commentary |
Mafalda (Spanish: [maˈfalða]) is an Argentine comic strip written and drawn by cartoonist Quino. The strip features a six-year-old girl named Mafalda, who reflects the Argentine middle class and progressive youth, is concerned about humanity and world peace, and has an innocent but serious attitude toward problems. The comic strip ran from 1964 to 1973 and was very popular in Latin America, Europe (especially Spain), Quebec, and Asia. Its popularity led to books and two animated cartoon series. Mafalda has been praised as masterful satire.