De tooghangers

In De tooghangers, the acclaimed Belgian cartoonist Ben Gijsemans turns his meticulous eye to the quiet, lived-in world of a local pub, capturing the rhythms and unspoken connections of its regulars. Published by Oogachtend in 2023, this single-issue comic distills Gijsemans’ signature observational style into a warm, understated portrait of community and solitude. It’s a small but resonant work that showcases his gift for finding profound meaning in everyday moments.