Later life and death Throughout his life, Carbó stayed active with a Spanish group known as "Asociación de Autores de Cómic de España", AACE (literally Association of Authors of Comics in Spain). He worked the group into his daily schedule and regularly attended its meetings. Carbó also exhibited his illustrations at the "TebeoSpain" at the Biblioteca Nacional de San Miguel de los Reyes (National Library of St. Michael the Archangel) in Valencia. Carbó remained a painter and continuously worked as a security clerk from age 17 to 65. He continued to hold his first art instructor, Carlos, with esteem into his latter years and was proud to be born on St. Joseph's day. Carbó died at the age of 83 on May 15, 2010. Bibliography The following is a list of Carbó's various comic strips in order of their appearance: Don Homobono Robustiano Fortachón El Penado 113 Ivanchito Plácido Guerra Tonet Awards In March 2005, the Universidad de Alicante awarded Carbó with "el premio Notario del Humor" ("the Notary of humor" Award)) in recognition of his entire career, along with Marin Xaquín who was another honoree. References 1927 births Spanish cartoonists Spanish humorists Comic strip cartoonists 2010 deaths