Antony de Zuñiga, a renowned Filipino comics artist and illustrator, born on November 8, 1932, went on to make a lasting impact in the industry under his professional name, Tony DeZuniga. He is most notably recognized for his contributions to DC Comics, where he co-created the iconic fictional characters Jonah Hex and Black Orchid.
With his groundbreaking work, DeZuniga made history by becoming the first Filipino comic book artist to have his creations accepted by American publishers. This monumental achievement paved the way for a plethora of other Filipino artists to break into the international comic book industry, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy in the world of comics.
