De aventûren fan Douwe Dabbert

Thom Roep and Piet Wijn’s long-running Dutch series De aventûren fan Douwe Dabbert began in 1982 with Oberon, following the whimsical travels of its titular character through a richly illustrated, folkloric world. Though the series has continued for decades, it launched with a single issue that established the gentle, adventure-filled tone that would define Wijn’s detailed, storybook-style art. A beloved staple of Dutch comics, it’s celebrated for its timeless charm and the creative partnership between writer and artist.