Buddy Longway

Set in the rugged American frontier, Buddy Longway is a landmark European comic series by Swiss creator Derib, published by Le Lombard from 1974 to 2006. Spanning 20 issues, it follows the life of a solitary trapper and his family, offering a contemplative, humanistic take on the Western genre that emphasizes survival, nature, and cross-cultural encounters over gunfights. Derib’s expressive, detailed artwork and nuanced storytelling made this a defining series for its publisher, celebrated for its mature, character-driven approach to the Old West.