List of Spike and Suzy books in English

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The Spike and Suzy comic books, originally created by Willy Vandersteen have had four print runs in the English language. [1] The first of these was called Willy and Wanda and was released in the United States. The second and third were released in the UK, the first being entitled Bob and Bobette, and the second Spike and Suzy. The fourth is Luke and Lucy and was released in Belgium.

<i>Spike and Suzy</i> comic series

Spike and Suzy, Willy and Wanda or Luke and Lucy ; Dutch: Suske en Wiske, French: Bob et Bobette) is a Belgian comics series created by the comics author Willy Vandersteen.

Willy Vandersteen Flemish comics author

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Willy and Wanda

Released in 1976 in the United States. [2] The last two are specials released in 1986-88. [3]

Bob and Bobette

[4]

  1. The Diamond Boomerang (1989)
  2. The Flying Bed (1989)
  3. The Texas Rangers (1989)
  4. The Plunderers (1989)
  5. The Poisoned Rain (1990)
  6. Kingdom of the Sea Snails (1990)
  7. Rhino Rescue (1990)
  8. The Amazing Coconut (1990)

The following 'Bob and Bobette' specials were released on mainland Europe, though they were not released with the Bob and Bobette set. [3]

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Spike and Suzy

[5]

  1. Sagarmatha (1998)
  2. The Circle of Power (1998)
  3. The Secret of the Incas (1998)
  4. The Fairies of Efteling (1999)
  5. The Loch Ness Mystery (2000)
  6. Highland Games (2001)

Luke and Lucy

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Lambik

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Jerom

Jerom is a Flemish comic book character and one of the main cast members in the Belgian comic strip, Suske en Wiske by Willy Vandersteen. He is the series' strongman and well known for his physically impossible powers that often make him the deus ex machina who solves every problem. Jerom's popularity with readers is so huge that he inspired at least two spin-off series: Jerom de Gouden Stuntman (1962–1991) and J. ROM - Force of Gold (2014).

Schanulleke Flemish comic book character

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Suske en Wiske Weekblad was a Belgian comics magazine which debuted in September 15, 1993 and ran in weekly syndication until December 24, 2003. It was based on the popularity of Suske en Wiske and notable for being the last attempt in Flanders to release a new comic book magazine.

Tante Sidonia

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References

  1. ""Suske en Wiske" in English". Suske en Wiske op het WWW. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
  2. "Willy and Wanda". Suske en Wiske op het WWW. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
  3. 1 2 "English publications out of series". Suske en Wiske op het WWW. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
  4. "Bob & Bobette". Suske en Wiske op het WWW. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
  5. "The greatest adventures of Spike and Suzy". Suske en Wiske op het WWW. Retrieved 2011-08-22.