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Arild Midthun (born 6 May 1964) is a Norwegian illustrator, cartoonist, and comics artist, widely recognized for his contributions to Disney comics and his earlier works in Norwegian comic magazines. A native of Bergen, Norway, he has had a prolific career spanning various genres and styles.

Early Career

Midthun began his career as a teenager, producing the comic strip Patrick & Co for the newspaper Bergens Tidende in 1977. This spy series, written by Tormod Løkling, marked his entry into the comics industry. His artistic breakthrough came with the strip series Sirkus, which ran from 1980 to 1982. Written by Terje Nordberg, Eirik Ildahl, and Dag Kolstad, Sirkus established Midthun as a prominent figure in Norwegian comics.

Work with Humorous Magazines

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Midthun contributed to several Norwegian humor magazines. He became a key illustrator for Norsk MAD starting in 1981 and later for Pyton, where he worked from 1986 to 1995. His collaboration with writer Terje Nordberg led to the creation of the comic album Troll: Sølvskatten, for which they received the prestigious Sproing Award in 1988.

Disney Comics and Later Work

In 1995, Midthun began working as an illustrator for the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten. His career took a significant turn in 2004 when he started drawing for the Disney comics magazine Donald Duck & Co. Since then, he has become one of the most prominent Scandinavian artists of Disney comics, particularly known for his depictions of Donald Duck and his adventures. His Disney work is published by Egmont and enjoyed by audiences across Scandinavia.

Other Notable Works

Midthun has also illustrated a wide range of comics and graphic novels, including action, thrillers, literary adaptations, and children's comics. Some of his notable works include:

Truls & Trine
Troll
Reodor & Teodor
Ivar Aasen (with Erna Osland)

Together with Terje Nordberg and Eirik Ildahl, he created the daily comic strip Dad and Dorothy, which debuted in May 1997.

Personal Life

Arild Midthun currently resides in Oslo, Norway, with his wife and daughter. He continues to work as a freelance illustrator and editorial cartoonist while contributing to Scandinavian comic books and magazines, including Fantomen, Pyton, Anders And, and Mad Magazine.

Awards

Sproing Award (1988) – For Troll: Sølvskatten

Legacy

Midthun's work, especially his contributions to Disney comics, has cemented his reputation as one of Scandinavia's leading comic artists. His storytelling and artistic style continue to captivate readers of all ages.

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-'''Arild Midthun''' (born 6 May 1964) is a Norwegian illustrator, cartoonist and comics artist from [[Bergen]].
+=== Early Career ===
+Midthun began his career as a teenager, producing the comic strip ''[[Patrick & Co]]'' for the newspaper ''Bergens Tidende'' in 1977. This spy series, written by Tormod Løkling, marked his entry into the comics industry. His artistic breakthrough came with the strip series ''Sirkus'', which ran from 1980 to 1982. Written by Terje Nordberg, Eirik Ildahl, and Dag Kolstad, ''Sirkus'' established Midthun as a prominent figure in Norwegian comics.
-Among his early production is the comics strip ''Patrick & Co'' in the newspaper ''[[Bergens Tidende]]'' 1977, a spy series written by Tormod Løkling. His artistical breakthrough was the strip series ''Sirkus'' from 1980 to 1982, written by [[Terje Nordberg]], [[Eirik Ildahl]] and [[Dag Kolstad]]. He was a central illustrator for the humorous magazines ''Norsk MAD'' from 1981, and ''[[Pyton]]'' from 1986 to 1995.<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Arild Midthun |first2=Øyvind |last2=Holen |authorlink2=Øyvind Holen |authorlink1=Jon Gisle |first1=Jon |last1=Gisle |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |editor-last=Godal | editor-first=Anne Marit | editor-link=Anne Marit Godal |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/Arild_Midthun |language=Norwegian|accessdate=9 December 2014}}</ref> He was awarded the [[Sproing Award]] in 1988, for the album ''Troll: Sølvskatten'', jointly with [[Terje Nordberg]].<ref name=brage>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Sproing-prisen |first=Øyvind |last=Holen |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |editor-last=Godal | editor-first=Anne Marit | editor-link=Anne Marit Godal |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/Sproing-prisen |language=Norwegian|accessdate=9 December 2014}}</ref>
+=== Work with Humorous Magazines ===
+Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Midthun contributed to several Norwegian humor magazines. He became a key illustrator for ''[[Norsk MAD]]'' starting in 1981 and later for ''Pyton'', where he worked from 1986 to 1995. His collaboration with writer Terje Nordberg led to the creation of the comic album ''Troll: Sølvskatten'', for which they received the prestigious '''Sproing Award''' in 1988.
-From 1995 he was appointed as illustrator for the newspaper ''[[Aftenposten]]'', and from 2004 he began drawing for the [[Disney comics]] magazine ''[[Kalle Anka & C:o|Donald Duck & Co]]''.<ref name=snl/>
+=== Disney Comics and Later Work ===
+In 1995, Midthun began working as an illustrator for the Norwegian newspaper ''Aftenposten''. His career took a significant turn in 2004 when he started drawing for the Disney comics magazine ''[[Donald Duck & Co]]''. Since then, he has become one of the most prominent Scandinavian artists of Disney comics, particularly known for his depictions of Donald Duck and his adventures. His Disney work is published by [[Egmont Group|Egmont]] and enjoyed by audiences across Scandinavia.
-==References==
+=== Other Notable Works ===
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+Midthun has also illustrated a wide range of comics and graphic novels, including action, thrillers, literary adaptations, and children's comics. Some of his notable works include:
-==External links==
+* ''[[Truls & Trine]]''
+* ''[[Troll]]''
+* ''[[Reodor & Teodor]]''
+* ''[[Ivar Aasen]]'' (with Erna Osland)
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+Together with Terje Nordberg and Eirik Ildahl, he created the daily comic strip ''Dad and Dorothy'', which debuted in May 1997.
-*[https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/midthun_arild.htm Arild Midthun] at the [[Lambiek|Lambiek Comiclopedia]]
-{{Disney comics navbox}}
+=== Personal Life ===
+Arild Midthun currently resides in Oslo, Norway, with his wife and daughter. He continues to work as a freelance illustrator and editorial cartoonist while contributing to Scandinavian comic books and magazines, including ''Fantomen'', ''Pyton'', ''Anders And'', and ''Mad Magazine''.
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+=== Awards ===
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+* '''Sproing Award''' (1988) – For ''Troll: Sølvskatten''
+=== Legacy ===
+Midthun's work, especially his contributions to Disney comics, has cemented his reputation as one of Scandinavia's leading comic artists. His storytelling and artistic style continue to captivate readers of all ages.{{DEFAULTSORT:Midthun, Arild}}
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