Dick Matena (born 24 April 1943)[1][2] is a Dutch comics writer and cartoonist.

[3] He later worked for the cartoon magazine Eppo, and wrote four scenarios for the comic Storm (1978–1980).

Under the pseudonym Dick Richards he wrote eight scenarios for the comic De Partners (1976–1984), drawn by Carry Brugman.

[3] In 1977 Matena changed his drawing style and created his first realistic comic, Virl.

[3] With stories by Martin Lodewijk, Matena drew three spin-off comics of Storm.