Blondie & Karl-Alfred
Semic · 1989 · 9 issues
About the series
Blondie & Karl-Alfred, a Swedish comic series launched by Semic in 1989, reimagines the classic American newspaper strip characters in a self-contained, 9-issue run. The series blends the familiar domestic comedy of Blondie Bumstead with the more rugged, adventure-oriented world of Karl-Alfred (the Swedish name for the American strip Bringing Up Father). While the exact creative team varies, the series is notable for its cross-pollination of two iconic humor strips, offering a unique, localized take for Scandinavian readers. It stands as a curious and charming artifact of late-80s European comics publishing, bridging two distinct comedic traditions.