Eduardo Antonio Risso was born in 1959 in the city of Leones, province of Córdoba, Argentina. He began his career as an illustrator for the newspaper "La Nación" in 1981 and published several works in the magazines Eroticón and Satiricón.
The mythical Editorial Columba allows him a longed-for artistic growth: "Holocaust", "Julius Caesar" and "The Angel"; the latter one with scripts by Robin Wood.Holocausto”, “Julio Cesar” y “El Ángel”; este último con guiones de Robin Wood.
His first foray into an European publishing house was through an agency. For a whole year he developed "Azor" created by Ray Collins.Azor” creado por Ray Collins.
In 1987, he was summoned by the writer Ricardo Barreiro and started the serie "Parque Chas" in the magazine Fierro. The following year he draws "Caín".Parque Chas” en la revista Fierro. Al año siguiente dibuja “Caín”.
Carlos Trillo's unexpected call motivates him to work at "Fulu". After the success achieved with that title, they continue together in permanent collaboration until the mid-90s.Fulú”. Después del éxito alcanzado con ese título, continúan juntos en colaboración permanente hasta mitad de los 90.
With "100 Bullets" he won the "Eisner" awards in 2001 as "Best Serial Story", in 2002 as "Best New Artist" and "Best Continuous Series", and in 2004 again in this last category. He received two "Harvey" awards as "Best Artist" and "Best Continuous Series". In 2003 he was awarded the "Yellow Kid" as "Best Artist".
Its recognition at international level, allowed it to be a great incentive in the restructuring of comics in Argentina. Since 2010, he has presided over the Organizing Committee of Crack Bang Boom - International Comics Convention - in the city of Rosario, Argentina. There, exhibitions, conferences and meetings with Argentine artists and international guests are held.
