Bjarne

Bjarne is a supporting character in Frode Øverli's Norwegian slice-of-life comic strip Pondus, part of the ensemble cast surrounding the titular character and his friends and family in everyday Scandinavian life.

Bjarne is a Modern Age creation from Frode Øverli's beloved Scandinavian comic strip Pondus, making his debut in 2001 and sticking around for nearly two decades in the pages of Hjemmet / Egmont's long-running series. A recurring presence in the world Øverli built, he shares his corner of the strip with fan-favorite characters like Pondus, Påsan, Frida, Beate, and Jokke — the kind of ensemble cast that gives a slice-of-life comic its warmth and texture. If you're exploring the rich tradition of Nordic humor comics, Bjarne is one of those familiar faces that makes the Pondus universe feel lived-in and real.