Spip

Spip is the clever, wisecracking pet squirrel who has accompanied Spirou since the earliest Dupuis adventures, first appearing in 1939. Small but spirited, he serves as the Belgian bellhop hero's loyal animal companion.

Few characters can claim a Golden Age debut stretching all the way back to 1939 and still be turning up in comics in 2024 — but Spip is exactly that kind of enduring presence. Launched in the pages of Le Journal de Spirou by the legendary duo Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, this Dupuis stalwart has spent roughly 85 years woven into the fabric of Franco-Belgian comics, accumulating 160 catalog appearances and five collector-significant key issues along the way. Spip keeps remarkable company, sharing adventures across Spirou, Les Aventures de Spirou et Fantasio, and beyond with beloved figures like Marsupilami, Gaston, and the comte de Champignac. For anyone tracing the deep roots of European comics heritage, Spip is a genuinely fascinating thread to pull.