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Tif
38 appearances Β· Golden Age Β· 1939β1971 Β· 2 key issues
Who is Tif?
Born in the pages of Le Journal de Spirou in 1939, Tif is a Golden Age gem from the celebrated Belgian publisher Dupuis, whose roots stretch back to the very first years of Franco-Belgian comics history. Over a remarkable 32-year run, this enduring character shared adventures alongside some of the most beloved figures in the Spirou universe β Tondu, Buck Danny, Spirou himself, Fantasio, and Bill β making Tif a genuine fixture in a world that helped define European comics for generations. Two of their appearances carry key-issue status, a testament to their significance in the collector community. If you love the rich, adventurous spirit of mid-century Franco-Belgian storytelling, Tif is absolutely worth seeking out.
Le Journal de Spirou
#9/1939
#9/1939
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First appearance
Le Journal de Spirou #9/1939
Trivia
- After a few early installments, Tif was no longer a solo strip and quickly became a duo feature when Tondu was added as a co-lead, which is part of why the title shifted from a simple adventure strip into a long-running partnership series.en.wikipedia.org
- The most widely remembered version of the series is not the original art team's run, but the later period illustrated by Will, which many histories describe as the franchise's most popular incarnation.en.wikipedia.org