Spirou Album
Dupuis · 1943–1951 · 26 issues
About the series
From 1943 to 1951, Dupuis published the first 26 issues of the Spirou album series, a foundational run that saw André Franquin become the defining artist of the beloved character. This era established the classic dynamic between the plucky bellboy Spirou, his journalist friend Fantasio, and their mischievous pet squirrel Spip, blending slapstick adventure with Franquin's energetic, expressive linework. These albums laid the cornerstone for the iconic Spirou et Fantasio legacy, shaping the tone and visual identity of one of Franco-Belgian comics' most enduring series.