List of Franco-Belgian comics series

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.

Series Volumes Publication Main artists Main writers Original publishers English language publishers Website Importance
421 (NL) 10 1984–1992 Eric Maltaite Stephen Desberg Dupuis
Achille Talon 43 1963–1999 Greg Greg Dargaud High
Adler 10 1987–2003 René Sterne René Sterne Le Lombard Mid
Amoras (NL) 6 2013–2015 Charel Cambré Marc Legendre Standaard Uitgeverij
Adèle Blanc-Sec 10 1976 - ... Jacques Tardi Jacques Tardi Casterman NBM Publishing, Dark Horse Comics High
Agent 212 30 1981 - ... Daniël Kox Raoul Cauvin Dupuis Mid
The Adventures of Alix 41 1948 - ... Jacques Martin, Rafael Moralès, Ferry Jacques Martin Casterman Ward Lock & Co High
Worlds of Aldebaran 25 1994 - ... Léo Léo Dargaud Cinebook High
Aquablue 17 1988 - ... Olivier Vatine, Ciro Tota and Siro Thierry Cailleteau Delcourt Dark Horse Comics Mid
Aria 40 1982 - 2021 Michel Weyland Michel Weyland Le Lombard and Dupuis Mid
Asterix 40 1959 - ... Albert Uderzo René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo Dargaud, Hachette and Les Editions Albert René Brockhampton Press, Dargaud and Orion Books [1] Top
Bakelandt (NL) 96 1975–2006 Hec Leemans Hec Leemans and Daniël Janssen Standaard Uitgeverij
Barbarella 4 1964-1982 Jean-Claude Forest Jean-Claude Forest Losfeld and Les Humanoïdes Associés Mid
Barelli 8 1956–1980 Bob de Moor Bob de Moor Le Lombard Mid
Bécassine 29 1905 - ? Joseph Pinchon Maurice Languereau Gautier-Languereau High
The Bellybuttons 4 2004 - ... Delaf Maryse Dubuc Dupuis Cinebook Mid
Benoît Brisefer (Steven Strong) 14 1960 - 2004 Peyo Peyo Dupuis and Le Lombard High
Bernard Prince 17 1966 - ... Hermann Greg Le Lombard Mid
Bessy (NL) 164 1954–1985 Willy Vandersteen and Studio Vandersteen Willy Vandersteen and Studio Vandersteen Standaard Uitgeverij
Billy the Cat 11 1990 - ... Stéphane Colman and Peral Stephen Desberg Dupuis Mid
Black Moon Chronicles 13 1989 - ... Olivier Ledroit and Cyril Pontet François Marcela-Froideval Dargaud [2] High
Blacksad 5 2000 - ... Juanjo Guarnido Juan Díaz Canales Dargaud iBooks Mid
Blake and Mortimer 30 1946 - ... Edgar P. Jacobs Edgar P. Jacobs Le Lombard and Editions Blake et Mortimer Editions Blake et Mortimer, Catalan Communications and Cinebook [3] High
Blondin et Cirage (FR) 9 1942–1956 Jijé and Victor Hubinon Jijé and Victor Hubinon Averbode and Dupuis High
Blueberry 28 1963 - 2007 Jean Giraud Jean-Michel Charlier Dargaud Egmont Publishing, Methuen Publishing, Epic Comics, Catalan Communications, Mojo Press, Dark Horse Comics, Dargaud [4] High
Bobo 16 1961–1997 Paul Deliège Paul Deliège and Maurice Rosy Dupuis High
Boule et Bill 31 1960 - ... Jean Roba, Laurent VerronFR Jean Roba, Laurent Verron Dupuis and Dargaud [5] High
Bruno Brazil 11 1969–1995 William Vance Greg Dargaud Mid
Buck Danny 52 1947 - ... Victor Hubinon and Francis Bergèse Jean-Michel Charlier and Francis Bergèse Dupuis Cinebook Mid
Buddy Longway 20 1972–2006 Derib Derib Le Lombard High
Canardo 25 1979 - ... Benoît Sokal Benoît Sokal Casterman Fantagraphics, NBM Publishing Mid
Cédric 29 1989 - ... Laudec Raoul Cauvin Dupuis Cinebook Mid
Le Chant des Stryges (FR) 11 1997 - ... Richard Guérineau Eric Corbeyran Delcourt [6] High
Le Chat 21 1986 - ... Philippe Geluck Philippe Geluck Casterman High
Le Château des Animaux 2 2018 - ... Félix Delep Casterman
Chevalier Ardent (FR) 20 1970–2001 François Craenhals François Craenhals Casterman Mid
Chick Bill 70 1955 - ... Tibet Tibet Le Lombard Mid
Chlorophylle (FR) 21 1956–1989 Raymond Macherot, Dupa and Walli Raymond Macherot, Greg, Bob de Groot and Bom Le Lombard Mid
Les Cités Obscures 11 1983 - ... François Schuiten Benoît Peeters Casterman NBM Publishing Mid
Clifton 23 1959 - ... Raymond Macherot and Turk Raymond Macherot and Bob de Groot Le Lombard and Dargaud Cinebook Mid
Comanche (FR) 15 1972–2002 Hermann and Michel Rouge Greg Dargaud and Le Lombard Mid
Corentin 7 1950–1974 Paul Cuvelier Paul Cuvelier Le Lombard Mid
Cubitus 42 1969 - ... Dupa Dupa Le Lombard High
Cupidon 23 1990 - ... Malik Raoul Cauvin Dupuis Mid
Dan Cooper 41 1957–1992 Albert Weinberg Albert Weinberg Le Lombard Mid
De cape et de crocs 12 1995 - ... Jean-Luc Masbou Alain Ayroles Delcourt Mid
Les Démons d'Alexia (FR) 7 2004–2011 Benoît Ers, Scarlett Vincent Dugomier Dupuis Mid
Le Donjon de Naheulbeuk 4+1 2005 - ... Marion Poinsot John Lang Clair de Lune [7] High
Ducoboo 13 1997 - ... Godi Zidrou Le Lombard Cinebook [8] Mid
Dungeon 48 1998 - ... Lewis Trondheim, Joann Sfar, Christophe Blain and Emmanuel Larcenet Lewis Trondheim and Joann Sfar Delcourt NBM Publishing Mid
Fantax 39 1946–1961 Chott J. K. Melwyn-Nash Bedesup Mid
F.C. De Kampioenen(NL) 109 1997 - ... Hec Leemans Hec Leemans Standaard Uitgeverij
Les Femmes en Blanc 32 1986 - ... Philippe Bercovici Raoul Cauvin Dupuis Mid
Gai-Luron 11 1975–1986 Marcel Gotlieb Marcel Gotlieb Audie Mid
Gaston Lagaffe 16 1960–1996 André Franquin André Franquin Dupuis [9] High
Génial Olivier 20 1974–1989 Jacques Devos Jacques Devos Dupuis Mid
Le Génie des alpages 14 1974 - ... F'Murr F'Murr Dargaud Mid
Gil Jourdan 16 1959–1979 Maurice Tillieux Maurice Tillieux Dupuis High
HK (FR) 5 1996 - ... Kevin "Trantkat" Hérault Jean-David Morvan Glénat Mid
The Incal 13 1981–2000 Jean Giraud (Moebius) Alejandro Jodorowsky Les Humanoïdes Associés Epic Comics, Humanoids Publishing Mid
Les Innommables 12 1996–2004 Yann le Pennetier Didier Conrad Dargaud Mid
Isabelle 12 1970–2000 Will Will, Yvan Delporte, Raymond Macherot and André Franquin Dupuis Mid
Iznogoud 31 1966 - ... Jean Tabary René Goscinny and Jean Tabary Dargaud Egmont Publishing and Cinebook High
Jeannette Pointu 20 1982 - ... Marc Wasterlain Marc Wasterlain Dupuis Mid
Jean Valhardi (FR) 17 1943–1987 Jijé, Eddy Paape and René Follet Jean Doisy, Jean-Michel Charlier, Jijé and Mouminoux Dupuis Mid
Jeremiah 39 1979 - ... Hermann Hermann Fleurus, Novedi and Dupuis Fantagraphics, Catalan Communications, Adventure Comics, Strip Art Features and Dark Horse Comics Mid
Jerom (NL) 95 1962–1982 Studio Vandersteen Studio Vandersteen Standaard Uitgeverij
Jérôme K. Jérôme Bloche (FR) 20 1985 - ... Alain Dodier A. Dodier,S. Le Tendre, P. Makyo Dupuis [10] Mid
Jerry Spring 22 1955–1990 Jijé Jijé Dupuis High
Jo, Zette and Jocko 5 1936–1957 Hergé Hergé Casterman Methuen Publishing, Egmont Publishing Mid
Joe-Bar-Team 6 1990 - ... Bar2, 'Fane Bar2, 'Fane Vents d'Ouest Comics World Ltd [11] Mid
Johan and Peewit 17 1954–2001 Peyo Peyo Dupuis and Le Lombard Fantasy Flight Publishing High
Jommeke 320 1955 - ... Jef Nys Jef Nys Ballon Media Mid
Jonathan (FR) 13 1977 - ... Cosey [de; es; fr] Cosey [de; es; fr] Le Lombard Catalan Communications Mid
J.ROM - Force of Gold (NL) 5 2014 - 2016 Romano Molenaar Bruno De Roover Standaard Uitgeverij
Kid Paddle 11 1996 - ... Midam Midam Dupuis [12] Mid
Kiekeboe 159 1978 - ... Merho Merho Standaard Uitgeverij
Kramikske (NL) 23 1976–2010 Jean-Pol Jos Daniël Het Volk
Lanfeust of Troy 8 1994–2000 Didier Tarquin Christophe Arleston Soleil Pepic and Kraus Publishing [13] Mid
Lanfeust of the Stars 8 2001–2008 Didier Tarquin Christophe Arleston Soleil [14] Mid
Largo Winch 21 1990 - ... Philippe Francq Jean Van Hamme Dupuis Cinebook [15] Mid
Léonard 38 1977 - ... Turk Bob de Groot Dargaud and Le Lombard Dargaud Mid
Litteul Kévin (FR) 7 1993 - ... Coyote Coyote Fluide Glacial Mid
Lone Sloane 9 1966 - ... Philippe Druillet Philippe Druillet Losfeld, Dargaud, Les Humanoïdes Associés, and Albin Michel NBM Publishing and Heavy Metal Magazine Mid
Lucky Luke 82 1946 - ... Morris, Achdé René Goscinny, Laurent Gerra Dupuis, Dargaud and Lucky Comics Cinebook, Brockhampton Press, Knight Books, Fantasy Flight Publishing, Dargaud, Ravette Books and Glo'Worm [16] Top
Luc Orient 18 1967–1994 Eddy Paape Greg Le Lombard Mid
Marc Dacier (FR) 13 1960–1982 Eddy Paape Jean-Michel Charlier Dupuis Mid
Marsupilami 31 1987 - ... André Franquin and Batem Greg, Yann le Pennetier and Colman Marsu Productions [17] High
Mélusine 27 1995 - ... Clarke François Gilson Dupuis Humanoids Publishing Mid
Metabarons 8 1992–2003 Juan Giménez Alejandro Jodorowsky Les Humanoïdes Associés Humanoids Publishing and DC Comics Mid
Michel Vaillant 70 1959 - ... Jean Graton Jean Graton Le Lombard, Editions Graton Studio Graton [18] High
Modeste et Pompon 1955–1988 André Franquin, Mitteï and Dino Attanasio Greg, André Franquin, Mitteï and Dino Attanasio Le Lombard Mid
Natacha 23 1971 - ... François Walthéry Maurice Tillieux, Peyo and Mitteï Dupuis and Marsu Productions Mid
Nero 164 1951–2002 Marc Sleen Marc Sleen Het Volk, Standaard Uitgeverij High
The Nikopol Trilogy 3 1980–1993 Enki Bilal Enki Bilal Les Humoïdes Associés Humanoids Publishing and Catalan Communications Mid
Nino (NL) 3 1989 - ... Dirk Stallaert Hec Leemans Le Lombard
Okko 10 2005 - ... Hub Hub Delcourt Archaia Studios Press Mid
Olivier Rameau (FR) 12 1970–2005 Dany Greg Le Lombard Mid
Papyrus 30 1974 - ... Lucien De Gieter Lucien De Gieter Dupuis Cinebook [19] Mid
La Patrouille des Castors 30 1955–1993 Mitacq Jean-Michel Charlier Dupuis Mid
Peter Pan (FR) 6 1990–2004 Régis Loisel Régis Loisel Vents d'Ouest Heavy Metal Magazine Mid
Les Petits Hommes (FR) 48 1974 - ... Pierre Seron Pierre Seron Dupuis and Soleil Mid
Le Petit Spirou 14 1990 - ... Tome Janry Dupuis [20] Mid
Philémon 15 1972–1987 Fred Fred Dargaud Mid
Piet Pienter en Bert Bibber 45 1955 - 1995 Pom Pom Het Handelsblad, Gazet van Antwerpen [21]
Plunk 3 2007 - Luc Cromheecke Laurent Letzer Dupuis [22]
Les 4 As (FR) 43 1964 - ... François Craenhals Georges Chaulet Casterman Mid
La Quête de l'oiseau du temps 6 1993 - ... Régis Loisel Serge Le Tendre Dargaud Mid
Quick and Flupke 12 1930–1940 Hergé Hergé Casterman Mammoth Publishing and Eurokids IPL Mid
Rahan 22+9 1969 - ... André Chéret Roger Lecureux and Jean-François Lecureux Soleil [23] Mid
Redbeard 35 1959 - ... Victor Hubinon, Jijé Jean-Michel Charlier Dargaud Mid
Red Ears 25 1990-... Dany and many others Dany and many others De Boemerang B.V.
Ric Hochet 78 1963 - ... Tibet André-Paul Duchâteau Le Lombard Mid
Robin Dubois (FR) 21 1974 - ... Turk Bob de Groot Dargaud and Le Lombard Mid
De Rode Ridder 267 1959 - ... Willy Vandersteen, Karel Biddeloo and Claus Scholz Willy Vandersteen, Karel Biddeloo and Martin Lodewijk Standaard Uitgeverij
Rork 7 1984–1993 Andreas Andreas Le Lombard NBM Publishing
Rubrique-à-Brac 5 1970–1974 Marcel Gotlieb Marcel Gotlieb Dargaud [24] Mid
La Sagesse des mythes 18 2016 - ... Didier Poli (artistic director) Luc Ferry and Clotilde Bruneau Glénat Editions [25]
Sam (NL) 9 1990 - ... Jan Bosschaert Marc Legendre Standaard Uitgeverij
Sammy 39 1972 - ... Berck and Jean-Pol Raoul Cauvin Dupuis Mid
Samson en Gert (NL) 33 1993–2005 Jean-Pol and Wim Swerts Danny Verbiest, Gert Verhulst and Hans Bourlon Studio 100
Le Scorpion 13 2000 - ... Enrico Marini Stephen Desberg Dargaud Cinebook Mid
Scrameustache 38 1972 - ... Gos Gos Dupuis High
Sibylline (FR) 15 1967 - ... Raymond Macherot and André Taymans Raymond Macherot Dupuis and Flouzemaker Mid
Simon du Fleuve 9 1976–1989 Claude Auclair Claude Auclair Dargaud Mid
The Smurfs 39 1963 - ... Peyo Peyo Dupuis [26] Top
Soda 12 1986 - ... Luc Warnant and Bruno Gazzotti Tome Dupuis Mid
Sophie (FR) 20 1968 - ... Jidéhem Jidéhem Dupuis Mid
The Spiffy Adventures of McConey 10 1991–2004 Lewis Trondheim Lewis Trondheim L'Association and Dargaud Fantagraphics Mid
Spike and Suzy (also known as Willy and Wanda and Bob and Bobette) 413 1946 - ... Willy Vandersteen Willy Vandersteen Standaard Uitgeverij Hiddigeigei Books, Ravette Books and Intes International High
Spirou & Fantasio 56 1950 - Rob-Vel, Jijé, André Franquin, Tome and Janry, and José-Luis Munuera Rob-Vel, Jijé, André Franquin, Tome and Janry, and Jean-David Morvan Dupuis Fantasy Flight Publishing and Egmont Publishing [27] Top
Superdupont 6 1977 - ... Marcel Gotlieb Jacques Lob Fluide Glacial Mid
Tanguy et Laverdure 27 1961 - ... Albert Uderzo and Jijé Jean-Michel Charlier Dargaud, Hachette and Novedi High
Les Technopères (FR) 8 1998 - ... Zoran Janjetov Alejandro Jodorowsky Les Humanoïdes Associés Humanoids Publishing Mid
Théodore Poussin 12 1987–2005 Frank Le Gall Frank Le Gall Dupuis Mid
Thorgal 40 1980 - ... Grzegorz Rosinski Jean van Hamme and Yves Sente Le Lombard Donning Company and Cinebook High
Tif et Tondu 47 1954–1997 Fernand Dineur and Will Fernand Dineur, Maurice Rosy, Maurice Tillieux, Will and Stephen Desberg Dupuis High
The Adventures of Tintin 24 1929–1986 Hergé Hergé Casterman Methuen Publishing, Little Brown and Company and Egmont Publishing [28] Top
The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko 5 1936-1957 Hergé Hergé Casterman Methuen Publishing, Little Brown and Company and Egmont Publishing Top
Titeuf 11 1993 - ... Zep Zep Glénat Pepic and Kraus Publishing [29] High
Trolls of Troy 11 1997 - ... Jean-Louis Mourier Christophe Arleston Soleil Mid
Les Tuniques Bleues 66 1972 - ... Lambil Raoul Cauvin Dupuis Reney Editions and Cinebook High
Universal War One and Universal War Two 6 1998–2018 Denis Bajram Denis Bajram Quadrant Solaire Marvel [30] Mid
Urbanus(NL) 201 1982 - 2022 Willy Linthout Willy Linthout and Urbanus Standaard Uitgeverij
Valérian and Laureline 22 1970 - ... Jean-Claude Mézières Pierre Christin Dargaud Dargaud, Fantasy Flight Publishing and iBooks High
Vertongen & Co (NL) 30 2011 - ... Luc Van Asten and Wim Swerts Hec Leemans Standaard Uitgeverij
Le Vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire (FR) 26 1960–1985 Marcel Remacle Marcel Remacle Dupuis Mid
W817 (NL) 26 2003–2011 Luc Van Asten and Wim Swerts Hec Leemans and Tom Bouden Standaard Uitgeverij
Wake (Sillage) 11+1+6+5+2 1998 - ... Philippe Buchet Jean-David Morvan Delcourt NBM Publishing [31] Mid
XIII 27 1984–2007 William Vance Jean Van Hamme Dargaud Catalan Communications and Marvel [32] High
Yakari 42 1977 - ... Derib Job Casterman Cinebook [33] High
Yoko Tsuno 30 1972 - ... Roger Leloup Roger Leloup Dupuis Catalan Communications and Cinebook High
Ythaq: The Forsaken World (FR) 16 2005 - ... Adrien Floch Christophe Arleston Soleil Marvel [34] Mid
Zig et Puce 23 1927–1970 Alain Saint-Ogan and Greg Alain Saint-Ogan and Greg Glénat High

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