Mazel

Luc Maezelle, who works under the name Mazel, is a Belgian comic artist best known for his long-running series *Jungel Kid* and his contributions to the classic Franco-Belgian comics magazines *Spirou* and *Le Journal de Tintin*. Born in 1931, Mazel entered the comics field in the mid-1960s, bringing a clean, expressive ligne claire style to adventure and humor strips. Over a career spanning five decades, he was credited as artist, inker, letterer, and writer on 33 issues between 1966 and 2016. His signature works include the jungle-set *Jungel Kid*, the slapstick duo *King und Kong*, and the whimsical *Boulouloum et Guiliguili*, often collaborating with writers to craft lively, all-ages narratives. He also contributed to the archival series *Arcadia Archief*. Mazel’s later years saw him remain active in the Belgian comics scene, though he never received major industry awards. His legacy lies in his steady, reliable craftsmanship and his ability to sustain charming, character-driven stories across decades, making him a respected figure among enthusiasts of classic European comics.