Merho

Merho, born Robert Merhottein on 24 October 1948 in Belgium, is a comic-book writer and artist best known for creating the long-running Flemish comic strip *De Kiekeboes*. He entered the comics field in the late 1970s, and his career spans from 1978 to 2023, during which he has been credited as artist, inker, and writer on 56 issues. His signature work revolves around the humorous adventures of the Kiekeboe family, a series that became a staple of Belgian comics. Merho’s style is characterized by clean, expressive linework and a keen sense of comedic timing, often collaborating with other artists on special editions and spin-offs like *De Kiekeboes Special* and *De wereld rond met de Kiekeboes*. He co-created the series with a focus on relatable family dynamics and slapstick humor, which resonated with readers across generations. Later in his career, Merho continued to write and draw new stories, maintaining the strip’s popularity. His contributions to Belgian comics have been recognized with major awards, though specific honors are not detailed in available sources. Merho’s legacy is that of a dedicated creator who built a beloved, enduring comic universe.