Nestor Redondo (1928.05.04-1995.12.30) was born in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippine Islands. Nestor was a Filipino comics artist best known for his work for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and other American publishers in the 1970s and early 1980s. In his native Philippines, he is known for co-creating the superheroine Darna. 
From a very early age Nestor drew comics, influenced by American comics such as 'Tarzan', 'Flash Gordon', 'Buck Rogers' and 'Superman'. Because his elder brother, Virgilio, was already a comic book artist, his parents felt that he should take up architecture instead. After trying it for a year, Nestor Redondo turned to drawing comics anyway. His first professional job was with Bulaklak Komiks. It soon became apparent that Nestor was a better draftsman than his brother, and Virgilio turned his talent to writing comics instead. The two of them teamed up and produced popular series like 'Palos', 'Tagisan ng Agimat' and 'Diwani ang Gagamba'. Nestor's popularity really skyrocketed when he was commissioned to illustrate the blockbuster series 'Darna', written by Mars Ravelo, in the early 1950s.

By 1978, Nestor settled in California and worked in animation. After working on some independent projects, he moved on to do storyboards for Marvel's animation department. Redondo's comics work of the 1980s includes inking 'Aztec Ace' for Eclipse Comics, and drawing 'Solarman' for Marvel and 'Newstralia' for Innovation Comics. In 1979 he received the prestigious Ink Pot Award at the San Diego Convention.

Nestor Redondo was a gentle man who was always approachable for aspiring young artists who wanted advice or encouragement. In spite of all the awards and accolades he received (which always made him uncomfortable), he remained one of the humblest people. When he sadly passed away in 1995, a void was felt throughout the comic book industry.

~ Ref: lambiek.net