Smidje Verholen
Boumaar · 2007–2014 · 10 issues
About the series
In the Flemish comic series Smidje Verholen (2007–2014, Boumaar), a wandering blacksmith with a hidden past finds himself entangled in supernatural and folkloric adventures across a fantastical medieval landscape. Over the course of ten issues, writer and artist Kim Duchateau crafts a richly detailed world where magic and myth intertwine with the smith's quiet, capable presence. The series stands out for its meticulous linework and atmospheric storytelling, blending historical fantasy with a uniquely Flemish folkloric sensibility.