Spirou Comic ✰

The character was born in the mind of Franquin’s predecessor, Robert Velter (known as Rob-Vel). Debuted on April 21, 1938, in the brand-new Spirou magazine, the character was designed to be a dynamic, cheerful everyman. His name, "Spirou," is a Walloon dialect word meaning "squirrel" (or, colloquially, "rascal" or "sprite"), which perfectly fits his agile, acrobatic nature.

The Marsupilami (a portmanteau of marsupial and ami – friend) is arguably Franquin’s greatest creation. First appearing in Spirou and the Heirs (1952), this creature with a 26-foot prehensile tail became a breakout star. spirou comic

If you are new to the series, these albums are often cited as the best entry points: The character was born in the mind of