List of Franco-Belgian comics series

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Franco-Belgian comics, together with American and British comic books and Japanese manga, are one of the three main markets. The term is broad, and can be applied to all comics made by French and Belgian comics authors, all comics originally published by French and Belgian comics publishers, or all comics in the styles appearing in the Franco-Belgian comics magazines Tintin and Spirou , possibly expanded to include later magazines like Pilote , Métal Hurlant , and A Suivre . Comics which are not created in French but in Dutch are sometimes included and sometimes excluded from the Franco-Belgian comics. For this list, a broad definition is taken, including all notable comics series first published by a French or Belgian publisher, no matter what language or nationality the authors have. For series with many different authors (e.g. Spirou & Fantasio ), only the most important authors have been included.

SeriesVolumesPublicationMain artistsMain writers Original publishers English language publishersWebsite
421 (NL)101984–1992 Eric Maltaite Stephen Desberg Dupuis
Achille Talon 431963–1999 Greg Greg Dargaud
Adler 101987–2003 René Sterne René Sterne Le Lombard
Amoras (NL)62013–2015 Charel Cambré Marc Legendre Standaard Uitgeverij
Adèle Blanc-Sec 101976 - ... Jacques Tardi Jacques Tardi Casterman NBM Publishing, Dark Horse Comics
Agent 212 301981 - ... Daniël Kox Raoul Cauvin Dupuis
The Adventures of Alix 411948 - ... Jacques Martin, Rafael Moralès, Ferry Jacques Martin Casterman Ward Lock & Co
Worlds of Aldebaran 251994 - ... Léo Léo DargaudCinebook
Aquablue 171988 - ... Olivier Vatine, Ciro Tota and Siro Thierry Cailleteau Delcourt Dark Horse Comics
Aria 401982 - 2021 Michel Weyland Michel Weyland Le Lombard and Dupuis
Asterix 401959 - ... Albert Uderzo René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo Dargaud, Hachette and Les Editions Albert René Brockhampton Press, Dargaud and Orion Books
Bakelandt (NL)961975–2006 Hec Leemans Hec Leemans and Daniël Janssen Standaard Uitgeverij
Barbarella 41964-1982 Jean-Claude Forest Jean-Claude Forest Losfeld and Les Humanoïdes Associés
Barelli 81956–1980 Bob de Moor Bob de Moor Le Lombard
Bécassine 291905 - ? Joseph Pinchon Maurice Languereau Gautier-Languereau
The Bellybuttons 42004 - ... Delaf Maryse Dubuc DupuisCinebook
Benoît Brisefer (Steven Strong)141960 - 2004 Peyo Peyo Dupuis and Le Lombard
Bernard Prince 171966 - ... Hermann GregLe Lombard
Bessy (NL)1641954–1985 Willy Vandersteen and Studio Vandersteen Willy Vandersteen and Studio Vandersteen Standaard Uitgeverij
Billy the Cat 111990 - ... Stéphane Colman and Peral Stephen Desberg Dupuis
Black Moon Chronicles 131989 - ... Olivier Ledroit and Cyril Pontet François Marcela-Froideval Dargaud
Blacksad 52000 - ... Juanjo Guarnido Juan Díaz Canales Dargaud iBooks
Blake and Mortimer 301946 - ... Edgar P. Jacobs Edgar P. Jacobs Le Lombard and Editions Blake et Mortimer Editions Blake et Mortimer, Catalan Communications and Cinebook
Blondin et Cirage (FR)91942–1956 Jijé and Victor Hubinon Jijé and Victor Hubinon Averbode and Dupuis
Blueberry 281963 - 2007 Jean Giraud Jean-Michel Charlier Dargaud Egmont Publishing, Methuen Publishing, Epic Comics, Catalan Communications, Mojo Press, Dark Horse Comics, Dargaud
Bobo 161961–1997 Paul Deliège Paul Deliège and Maurice Rosy Dupuis
Boule et Bill 311960 - ... Jean Roba, Laurent Verron FR Jean Roba, Laurent Verron Dupuis and Dargaud
Bruno Brazil 111969–1995William VanceGregDargaud
Buck Danny 521947 - ... Victor Hubinon and Francis Bergèse Jean-Michel Charlier and Francis Bergèse Dupuis Cinebook
Buddy Longway 201972–2006 Derib Derib Le Lombard
Canardo 251979 - ... Benoît Sokal Benoît Sokal Casterman Fantagraphics, NBM Publishing
Cédric 291989 - ... Laudec Raoul Cauvin Dupuis Cinebook
Le Chant des Stryges (FR)111997 - ... Richard Guérineau Eric Corbeyran Delcourt
Le Chat 211986 - ... Philippe Geluck Philippe Geluck Casterman
Le Château des Animaux 22018 - ...Félix DelepCasterman
Chevalier Ardent (FR)201970–2001 François Craenhals François Craenhals Casterman
Chick Bill 701955 - ... Tibet Tibet Le Lombard
Chlorophylle (FR)211956–1989Raymond Macherot, Dupa and Walli Raymond Macherot, Greg, Bob de Groot and Bom Le Lombard
Les Cités Obscures 111983 - ... François Schuiten Benoît Peeters Casterman NBM Publishing
Clifton 231959 - ... Raymond Macherot and Turk Raymond Macherot and Bob de Groot Le Lombard and Dargaud Cinebook
Comanche (FR)151972–2002Hermann and Michel Rouge GregDargaud and Le Lombard
Corentin 71950–1974 Paul Cuvelier Paul Cuvelier Le Lombard
Cubitus 421969 - ... Dupa Dupa Le Lombard
Cupidon 231990 - ... Malik Raoul CauvinDupuis
Dan Cooper 411957–1992 Albert Weinberg Albert Weinberg Le Lombard
De cape et de crocs 121995 - ... Jean-Luc Masbou Alain Ayroles Delcourt
Les Démons d'Alexia (FR)72004–2011 Benoît Ers, Scarlett Vincent Dugomier Dupuis
Le Donjon de Naheulbeuk 4+12005 - ... Marion Poinsot John Lang Clair de Lune
Ducoboo 131997 - ... Godi Zidrou Le Lombard Cinebook
Dungeon 481998 - ... Lewis Trondheim, Joann Sfar, Christophe Blain and Emmanuel Larcenet Lewis Trondheim and Joann Sfar Delcourt NBM Publishing
Fantax 391946–1961 Chott J. K. Melwyn-Nash Bedesup
F.C. De Kampioenen (NL)1091997 - ... Hec Leemans Hec Leemans Standaard Uitgeverij
Les Femmes en Blanc 321986 - ... Philippe Bercovici Raoul CauvinDupuis
Gai-Luron 111975–1986 Marcel Gotlieb Marcel Gotlieb Audie
Gaston Lagaffe 161960–1996 André Franquin André Franquin Dupuis
Génial Olivier 201974–1989 Jacques Devos Jacques Devos Dupuis
Le Génie des alpages 141974 - ... F'Murr F'Murr Dargaud
Gil Jourdan 161959–1979 Maurice Tillieux Maurice Tillieux Dupuis
HK 51996 - ... Kevin "Trantkat" Hérault Jean-David Morvan Glénat
The Incal 131981–2000Jean Giraud (Moebius)Alejandro JodorowskyLes Humanoïdes Associés Epic Comics, Humanoids Publishing
Les Innommables 121996–2004 Yann le Pennetier Didier Conrad Dargaud
Isabelle 121970–2000 Will Will, Yvan Delporte, Raymond Macherot and André FranquinDupuis
Iznogoud 311966 - ... Jean Tabary René Goscinny and Jean Tabary Dargaud Egmont Publishing and Cinebook
Jeannette Pointu 201982 - ... Marc Wasterlain Marc Wasterlain Dupuis
Jean Valhardi (FR)171943–1987Jijé, Eddy Paape and René Follet Jean Doisy, Jean-Michel Charlier, Jijé and Mouminoux Dupuis
Jeremiah 391979 - ...HermannHermann Fleurus, Novedi and Dupuis Fantagraphics, Catalan Communications, Adventure Comics, Strip Art Features and Dark Horse Comics
Jerom (NL)951962–1982 Studio Vandersteen Studio Vandersteen Standaard Uitgeverij
Jérôme K. Jérôme Bloche (FR)201985 - ... Alain Dodier A. Dodier,S. Le Tendre, P. Makyo Dupuis
Jerry Spring 221955–1990 Jijé Jijé Dupuis
Jo, Zette and Jocko 51936–1957 Hergé Hergé Casterman Methuen Publishing, Egmont Publishing
Joe-Bar-Team 61990 - ... Bar2, 'Fane Bar2, 'Fane Vents d'OuestComics World Ltd
Johan and Peewit 171954–2001 Peyo Peyo Dupuis and Le LombardFantasy Flight Publishing
Jommeke 3201955 - ... Jef Nys Jef Nys Ballon Media
Jonathan (FR)131977 - ... Cosey  [ de; es; fr ] Cosey  [ de; es; fr ]Le Lombard Catalan Communications
J.ROM - Force of Gold (NL)52014 - 2016 Romano Molenaar Bruno De Roover Standaard Uitgeverij
Kid Paddle 111996 - ... Midam Midam Dupuis
Kiekeboe 1591978 - ... Merho Merho Standaard Uitgeverij
Kramikske (NL)231976–2010 Jean-Pol Jos Daniël Het Volk
Lanfeust of Troy 81994–2000 Didier Tarquin Christophe ArlestonSoleilPepic and Kraus Publishing
Lanfeust of the Stars 82001–2008 Didier Tarquin Christophe ArlestonSoleil
Largo Winch 211990 - ... Philippe Francq Jean Van HammeDupuis Cinebook
Léonard 381977 - ...TurkBob de GrootDargaud and Le Lombard Dargaud
Litteul Kévin (FR)71993 - ... Coyote Coyote Fluide Glacial
Lone Sloane 91966 - ... Philippe Druillet Philippe Druillet Losfeld, Dargaud, Les Humanoïdes Associés, and Albin Michel NBM Publishing and Heavy Metal Magazine
Lucky Luke 821946 - ... Morris, Achdé René Goscinny, Laurent GerraDupuis, Dargaud and Lucky Comics Cinebook, Brockhampton Press, Knight Books, Fantasy Flight Publishing, Dargaud, Ravette Books and Glo'Worm
Luc Orient 181967–1994 Eddy Paape GregLe Lombard
Marc Dacier (FR)131960–1982Eddy PaapeJean-Michel CharlierDupuis
Marsupilami 311987 - ...André Franquin and Batem Greg, Yann le Pennetier and Colman Marsu Productions
Mélusine 271995 - ... Clarke François Gilson Dupuis Humanoids Publishing
Metabarons 81992–2003 Juan Giménez Alejandro Jodorowsky Les Humanoïdes Associés Humanoids Publishing and DC Comics
Michel Vaillant 701959 - ... Jean Graton Jean Graton Le Lombard, Editions Graton Studio Graton
Modeste et Pompon 1955–1988André Franquin, Mitteï and Dino Attanasio Greg, André Franquin, Mitteï and Dino Attanasio Le Lombard
Natacha 231971 - ... François Walthéry Maurice Tillieux, Peyo and MitteïDupuis and Marsu Productions
Nero 1641951–2002 Marc Sleen Marc Sleen Het Volk, Standaard Uitgeverij
The Nikopol Trilogy 31980–1993 Enki Bilal Enki Bilal Les Humoïdes Associés Humanoids Publishing and Catalan Communications
Nino (NL)31989 - ... Dirk Stallaert Hec Leemans Le Lombard
Okko 102005 - ... Hub Hub Delcourt Archaia Studios Press
Olivier Rameau (FR)121970–2005 Dany GregLe Lombard
Papyrus 301974 - ... Lucien De Gieter Lucien De Gieter Dupuis Cinebook
La Patrouille des Castors 301955–1993 Mitacq Jean-Michel Charlier Dupuis
Peter Pan (FR)61990–2004 Régis Loisel Régis Loisel Vents d'Ouest Heavy Metal Magazine
Les Petits Hommes (FR)481974 - ...Pierre SeronPierre SeronDupuis and Soleil
Le Petit Spirou 141990 - ...TomeJanryDupuis
Philémon 151972–1987 Fred Fred Dargaud
Piet Pienter en Bert Bibber 451955 - 1995 Pom Pom Het Handelsblad, Gazet van Antwerpen
Plunk 32007 - Luc Cromheecke Laurent Letzer Dupuis
Les 4 As (FR)431964 - ...François Craenhals Georges Chaulet Casterman
La Quête de l'oiseau du temps 61993 - ...Régis Loisel Serge Le Tendre Dargaud
Quick and Flupke 121930–1940HergéHergéCastermanMammoth Publishing and Eurokids IPL
Rahan 22+91969 - ... André Chéret Roger Lecureux and Jean-François Lecureux Soleil
Redbeard 351959 - ...Victor Hubinon, JijéJean-Michel CharlierDargaud
Red Ears 251990-... Dany and many others Dany and many othersDe Boemerang B.V.
Ric Hochet 781963 - ...TibetAndré-Paul DuchâteauLe Lombard
Robin Dubois (FR)211974 - ...TurkBob de GrootDargaud and Le Lombard
De Rode Ridder 2671959 - ... Willy Vandersteen, Karel Biddeloo and Claus Scholz Willy Vandersteen, Karel Biddeloo and Martin Lodewijk Standaard Uitgeverij
Rork 71984–1993 Andreas Andreas Le Lombard NBM Publishing
Rubrique-à-Brac 51970–1974Marcel GotliebMarcel GotliebDargaud
La Sagesse des mythes 182016 - ...Didier Poli (artistic director) Luc Ferry and Clotilde Bruneau Glénat Editions
Sam (NL)91990 - ...Jan BosschaertMarc LegendreStandaard Uitgeverij
Sammy 391972 - ... Berck and Jean-Pol Raoul CauvinDupuis
Samson en Gert (NL)331993–2005 Jean-Pol and Wim Swerts Danny Verbiest  [ nl ], Gert Verhulst and Hans Bourlon Studio 100
Le Scorpion 132000 - ... Enrico Marini Stephen Desberg DargaudCinebook
Scrameustache 381972 - ... Gos Gos Dupuis
Sibylline (FR)151967 - ...Raymond Macherot and André Taymans Raymond MacherotDupuis and Flouzemaker
Simon du Fleuve 91976–1989 Claude Auclair Claude Auclair Dargaud
The Smurfs 391963 - ...PeyoPeyoDupuis
Soda 121986 - ... Luc Warnant and Bruno Gazzotti Tome Dupuis
Sophie (FR)201968 - ... Jidéhem Jidéhem Dupuis
The Spiffy Adventures of McConey 101991–2004Lewis TrondheimLewis Trondheim L'Association and Dargaud Fantagraphics
Spike and Suzy (also known as Willy and Wanda and Bob and Bobette)4131946 - ... Willy Vandersteen Willy Vandersteen Standaard UitgeverijHiddigeigei Books, Ravette Books and Intes International
Spirou & Fantasio 561950 - Rob-Vel, Jijé, André Franquin, Tome and Janry, and José-Luis Munuera Rob-Vel, Jijé, André Franquin, Tome and Janry, and Jean-David Morvan DupuisFantasy Flight Publishing and Egmont Publishing
Superdupont 61977 - ...Marcel Gotlieb Jacques Lob Fluide Glacial
Tanguy et Laverdure 271961 - ...Albert Uderzo and JijéJean-Michel CharlierDargaud, Hachette and Novedi
Les Technopères (FR)81998 - ... Zoran Janjetov Alejandro JodorowskyLes Humanoïdes Associés Humanoids Publishing
Théodore Poussin 121987–2005 Frank Le Gall Frank Le Gall Dupuis
Thorgal 401980 - ... Grzegorz Rosinski Jean van Hamme and Yves Sente Le LombardDonning Company and Cinebook
Tif et Tondu 471954–1997 Fernand Dineur and Will Fernand Dineur, Maurice Rosy, Maurice Tillieux, Will and Stephen DesbergDupuis
The Adventures of Tintin 241929–1986HergéHergéCasterman Methuen Publishing, Little Brown and Company and Egmont Publishing
Titeuf 111993 - ... Zep Zep GlénatPepic and Kraus Publishing
Trolls of Troy 111997 - ... Jean-Louis Mourier Christophe ArlestonSoleil
Les Tuniques Bleues 661972 - ... Lambil Raoul CauvinDupuisReney Editions and Cinebook
Universal War One and Universal War Two 61998–2018Denis Bajram Denis Bajram Quadrant Solaire Marvel
Urbanus (NL)2011982 - 2022 Willy Linthout Willy Linthout and Urbanus Standaard Uitgeverij
Valérian and Laureline 221970 - ... Jean-Claude Mézières Pierre Christin Dargaud Dargaud, Fantasy Flight Publishing and iBooks
Vertongen & Co (NL)302011 - ... Luc Van Asten and Wim Swerts Hec Leemans Standaard Uitgeverij
Le Vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire (FR)261960–1985 Marcel Remacle Marcel Remacle Dupuis
W817 (NL)262003–2011 Luc Van Asten and Wim Swerts Hec Leemans and Tom Bouden Standaard Uitgeverij
Wake (Sillage) 11+1+6+5+21998 - ... Philippe Buchet Jean-David Morvan Delcourt NBM Publishing
XIII 271984–2007William VanceJean Van HammeDargaud Catalan Communications and Marvel
Yakari 421977 - ...Derib Job Casterman Cinebook
Yoko Tsuno 301972 - ... Roger Leloup Roger Leloup Dupuis Catalan Communications and Cinebook
Ythaq: The Forsaken World (FR)162005 - ... Adrien Floch Christophe Arleston Soleil Marvel [ usurped ]
Zig et Puce 231927–1970 Alain Saint-Ogan and Greg Alain Saint-Ogan and GregGlénat

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