Tapir

A creature of the classic Franco-Belgian comics scene, Tapir made its debut in the pages of Spirou #867 in 1954, brought to life by the legendary André Franquin at the height of his creative powers for Dupuis. Emerging during the Golden Age of European comics, this character shares its world with a remarkable roster — Fantasio, Buck Danny, Oncle Paul, and others who made Spirou magazine one of the most beloved anthologies on the continent. With 12 catalog appearances concentrated in the mid-to-late 1950s, Tapir is a compact but genuine piece of Franquin's storied legacy, the kind of discovery that reminds collectors just how rich and rewarding a deep dive into Spirou's golden era can truly be.