Fred de Heij

Fred de Heij was born on February 21, 1960, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A Dutch cartoonist, he is best known for his versatile work as an artist, colorist, inker, letterer, and writer across a range of comic series. His career in comics spans from 1996 to 2023, with credits on 63 issues, most notably for *Eppo Stripblad*, *Haas*, *Claire DeWitt*, *Tina*, *Filo*, and *Ehrenfest*. De Heij’s style is marked by a clean, expressive line and a knack for balancing humor with narrative depth, often collaborating with writers and artists on these titles. He is the winner of the 2014 Stripschapprijs, a prestigious Dutch award recognizing lifetime achievement in comics. While specific co-creations are not detailed in available sources, his body of work reflects a steady presence in Dutch comics, contributing to both serialized strips and graphic novels. Later in his career, he continued to produce work for *Eppo* and other publications, maintaining a reputation for reliability and craft. His legacy is that of a dedicated, multi-talented figure in the Dutch comic scene, honored for his enduring contributions.