Pekka Puupää

The long-running Finnish comic series Pekka Puupää (1953–1976) by Laura Fogelberg follows the misadventures of its titular, well-meaning but hapless everyman. Published over 24 issues, the strip became a beloved staple of Finnish humor comics, known for its gentle, situational comedy rooted in everyday life. Fogelberg’s warm, expressive art and relatable storytelling cemented the series as a classic of the country’s mid-century comic landscape.