Carl XVI Gustaf

A satirical caricature of Sweden's real-life King Carl XVI Gustaf, this character appears in Egmont's irreverent Swedish humor magazine Pyton alongside other figures like Kronprinsessan Victoria, placing royalty in absurd, comedic situations typical of sharp Scandinavian satire.

Debuting in the pages of Pyton in 1995, Carl XVI Gustaf is a recurring figure in the irreverent world of Egmont's Swedish humor comics, brought to life by creator Alf Woxnerud. Over two decades he pops up across Pyton, MegaPyton, and Herman Hedning — a run that speaks to the enduring appeal of sharp Scandinavian satire. He shares the page with a wonderfully eclectic cast including Kronprinsessan Victoria, Bacon, and Herman, suggesting a comic universe where the regal and the ridiculous cheerfully collide. A niche gem for collectors of Nordic comics culture, he's a small but distinctive thread in a proudly offbeat corner of the Copper and Modern Age.