Der heitere Fridolin
Semrau · 1958–1961 · 54 issues
🌐 German edition · descriptions in English
About the series
From 1958 to 1961, the German publisher Semrau released 54 issues of Der heitere Fridolin, a comic series that brought the work of celebrated Belgian cartoonist André Franquin to a new audience. Primarily written by Franquin and Henri Gillain, with Franquin handling most of the art, the series is best known as the German-language home for the beloved character Spirou et Fantasio, alongside other Franquin creations like Modeste et Pompon. It stands as a key document of mid-century European humor comics, showcasing Franquin's dynamic, expressive style during a peak creative period.
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