Jan Tromp

Jan Tromp is a character from the Dutch comic strip Jan, Jans en de kinderen, created by Jan Kruis and debuting in the family magazine Libelle in 1970. He is part of a warm, domestic family ensemble in this slice-of-life series.

Few comics characters can claim a journey spanning more than five decades in the pages of beloved Dutch publications, but Jan Tromp — born in the pages of Libelle in 1970 under the pen of creator Jan Kruis — has done exactly that, accumulating an impressive 683 catalog appearances across a run that stretches all the way to 2026. A Silver Age creation rooted in the warm, domestic world of Libelle and the long-running Jan, Jans en de kinderen, Jan Tromp shares his stories with a close circle including Jans Tromp, Catootje Tromp, Karlijn Tromp, and Lotje, painting a richly familiar world that clearly resonated with generations of Dutch readers. With seven key issues to his name, this is a character whose significance collectors have recognized time and again. If you have any affection for European strip comics and the enduring, everyday storytelling that made them a household staple in the Netherlands, Jan Tromp is absolutely worth your time.