Angelo Torres was born on April 14, 1932, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and became a versatile American cartoonist and caricaturist best known for his long tenure as a regular illustrator for *Mad* magazine. His career in comics began in the mid-1950s, and over the decades he contributed to a wide range of titles, including westerns like *Cheyenne Kid*, horror anthologies such as *Creepy* and *Creepy Worlds*, and humor magazines like *Sick* and *Mad Special* (later *Mad Super Special*). Torres’s style combined sharp caricature with expressive, often satirical linework, making him a natural fit for *Mad*’s parodic sensibility. He collaborated frequently with writers and editors at EC Comics and later at Warren Publishing, where his work on *Creepy* showcased a flair for atmospheric, moody storytelling. Among his notable co-creations are numerous *Mad* features and covers, though his precise contributions to specific characters remain less documented. Later in life, Torres continued to draw and paint, maintaining a presence in the industry into the 2020s. He received recognition for his longevity and skill, including an Inkpot Award in 2012, cementing his legacy as a steady hand in both humor and horror comics.
