Spirou et Fantasio

André Franquin defined this beloved Dupuis series, which began in 1948 and continues to the present day, following the adventures of the plucky bellboy Spirou and his journalist friend Fantasio. Franquin’s energetic, expressive art and warm humor shaped the series’ tone, making it a cornerstone of the Franco-Belgian comic tradition. This long-running strip matters as a classic of the bande dessinée canon, setting the standard for lighthearted, character-driven adventure comics.