Al Benge is a freelance cartoonist, author, and illustrator based in Lower Hutt New Zealand. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Victoria University and a Diploma in Graphic Design from Wellington Polytechnic, Al brings decades of professional creative experience to his work. His sharp editorial cartoons, illustrations and puzzle designs have been published in newspaper and magazines across Australia and New Zealand, featured on global stock platforms like Shutterstock and printed on merchandise worldwide. Alongside his visual art, Al writes and self-publishes engaging children's books, quirky fiction and mystery novellas, blending a dry wit with a deep appreciation for the outdoors.