Stien

Stien is a supporting character in Jan Kruis's long-running Dutch comic strip Jan, Jans en de kinderen, a domestic comedy series following the everyday life of the Tromp family, serialized in the Dutch magazine Libelle.

Stien made their debut in the Dutch magazine Libelle in 1988, the creation of beloved cartoonist Jan Kruis, stepping into a warm and lively world shared with characters like Jans Tromp, Jan Tromp, and the rest of the Tromp family circle. A fixture of the Copper and Modern Age in Dutch comics culture, Stien appeared across nearly three decades — a testament to the enduring affection readers had for Kruis's domestic storytelling universe. With appearances spread across Jan, Jans en de kinderen and its anniversary editions, and at least one collector-recognized key issue to their name, Stien is a charming piece of Dutch comics heritage well worth seeking out.