Gerda

Gerda made her debut in the pages of Taptoe in 1987, brought to life by creators Michel Trublin and Andreas Dijkzeul for Dutch publisher Malmberg — a charming corner of the Copper Age that deserves more attention from collectors with a taste for the eclectic. Over a run stretching into the mid-1990s, she kept lively company with the likes of Jopie, Dopie, Cor Daad, and Oktoknopie, the kind of colorful cast that gives a series its unmistakable personality. With 12 catalog appearances anchored in Taptoe, Gerda is a lovely find for anyone drawn to the rich, varied world of European comics beyond the usual suspects.