Catootje Tromp

Catootje Tromp is a child in the Dutch family comic strip Jan, Jans en de kinderen, debuting in Libelle in 1970. She is one of the children in the Tromp household, whose everyday family life and humor form the heart of the long-running strip.

Catootje Tromp is a beloved figure of Dutch comics, born in the pages of Libelle in 1970 from the pen of celebrated creator Jan Kruis — a Silver Age debut that launched what would become one of the most enduring family strips in the Netherlands. With 725 catalog appearances spanning an remarkable 56 years and counting, Catootje has grown up alongside generations of readers through Libelle and the long-running Jan, Jans en de kinderen, sharing countless adventures with the Tromp household — Jans, Jan, Karlijn, Jeroentje, and the irrepressible De rode kater. Eight key issues mark the highlights of this extraordinary run, making Catootje not just a charming character but a genuine piece of Dutch comics heritage well worth seeking out.