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Henfil's comic strips become a book about Flamengo

GloboEsporte.com Artist, who died in 1988, was the one who made the vulture the Rubro-negro mascot official

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The artist, who died in 1988, was the one who officially made the vulture the Rubro-negro mascot.

Comics Illustrate Book by Cartoonist Henfil. The comic strips by cartoonist Henrique de Souza Filho, also known as Henfil, were transformed into the 144-page book "Urubu," which showcases unforgettable moments for Flamengo. In addition to stories, the book, released this month, also features several drawings by the artist, who died prematurely in 1988.

A die-hard Flamengo fan, he chronicled moments he experienced with Flamengo. The book is divided into three chapters: Vulture, Football, and "King Zico." The book covers Flamengo's three-time championship, discusses football in general, and includes a chapter on the club's greatest idol.

The comic strips are humorous, and Henfil took the opportunity to taunt rival clubs. The artist was even the one who officially named the vulture the club's mascot.