Bob Schouten

Bob Schouten is a recurring character in the Dutch girls' anthology comic Tina, moving through the social world of protagonist Tina Ruysdal alongside friends including Jan Visser, Marga Visser, Debbie, and Marlies.

Debuting in the Dutch girls' comics anthology Tina in 1980, Bob Schouten is a Bronze Age creation brought to life by the artistic team of Andries Brandt and Purita Campos for publisher Oberon. Over a remarkable 23-year run across Tina and Tina Topstrip, Bob became a familiar face in the world of Tina Ruysdal and a rotating cast including Jan Visser, Marga Visser, Debbie, and Marlies — the kind of recurring character whose presence signals real staying power in a beloved series. With 57 catalogued appearances and at least one collector-recognized key issue to their name, Bob Schouten is a rewarding find for fans of European girls' comics and the warm, character-driven storytelling that made Tina a staple of Dutch comics culture for decades.