Sjakie Meulemans

Sjakie Meulemans is a Dutch comics character who stars in De wondersloffen van Sjakie, a story centered on a pair of wonder slippers — magical footwear that presumably drive the adventures. Published under the Oberon imprint, Sjakie inhabits a lively world alongside characters from the beloved Sjors series.

A charming product of the Bronze Age Dutch comics scene, Sjakie Meulemans made their debut in 1980's De wondersloffen van Sjakie #1, brought to life by creator John Gillatt under the Oberon imprint. Published across 1980–1981, Sjakie inhabits a cozy corner of European comics history, sharing pages with a lively cast including Sjimmie, Arad, Maya, Sjors, and Distel. With appearances spread across both De wondersloffen van Sjakie and the beloved Sjors series, this character is a genuine find for collectors with a taste for the rich tradition of Dutch-language comics that flourished beyond the Anglo-American mainstream.