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1937: debut of The Dandy, longest-running British comics magazine, featuring the first appearance of Desperate Dan, created by Dudley D. Watkins, and Korky the Cat, created by James Crighton
1974: birth of Joe Madureira, American comics artist best known as creator of Battle Chasers and for his work on Uncanny X-Men
1984: final issue of War Picture Library, British comic which lasted for more than 2100 issues
1997: death of Benito Jacovitti, Italian comics artist best known for Cocco Bill
2004: first issue of Young Gangan, Japanese seinen manga magazine