O Menino Maluquinho

In this 29-issue run from Editora Globo (2004–2007), the beloved Brazilian character O Menino Maluquinho leaps from Ziraldo’s original children’s book into a lively, ongoing comic series. The title captures the mischievous, imaginative spirit of its young protagonist, bringing his everyday adventures and playful chaos to the page. With Ziraldo’s signature warmth and humor, the series became a touchstone for a generation of Brazilian kids, cementing the character’s place in the country’s pop culture landscape.