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.

SeriesVolumesPublicationMain artistsMain writersOriginal publishersEnglish language publishersWebsite
421 (NL)101984–1992Eric MaltaiteStephen DesbergDupuis
Achille Talon431963–1999GregGregDargaud
Adler101987–2003René SterneRené SterneLe Lombard
Amoras (NL)62013–2015Charel CambréMarc LegendreStandaard Uitgeverij
Adèle Blanc-Sec101976 - ...Jacques TardiJacques TardiCastermanNBM Publishing, Dark Horse Comics
Agent 212301981 - ...Daniël KoxRaoul CauvinDupuis
The Adventures of Alix411948 - ...Jacques Martin, Rafael Moralès, FerryJacques MartinCastermanWard Lock & Co
Worlds of Aldebaran251994 - ...LéoLéoDargaudCinebook
Aquablue171988 - ...Olivier Vatine, Ciro Tota and SiroThierry CailleteauDelcourtDark Horse Comics
Aria401982 - 2021Michel WeylandMichel WeylandLe Lombard and Dupuis
Asterix401959 - ...Albert UderzoRené Goscinny and Albert UderzoDargaud, Hachette and Les Editions Albert RenéBrockhampton Press, Dargaud and Orion Books
Bakelandt (NL)961975–2006Hec LeemansHec Leemans and Daniël JanssenStandaard Uitgeverij
Barbarella41964-1982Jean-Claude ForestJean-Claude ForestLosfeld and Les Humanoïdes Associés
Barelli81956–1980Bob de MoorBob de MoorLe Lombard
Bécassine291905 - ?Joseph PinchonMaurice LanguereauGautier-Languereau
The Bellybuttons42004 - ...DelafMaryse DubucDupuisCinebook
Benoît Brisefer (Steven Strong)141960 - 2004PeyoPeyoDupuis and Le Lombard
Bernard Prince171966 - ...HermannGregLe Lombard
Bessy (NL)1641954–1985Willy Vandersteen and Studio VandersteenWilly Vandersteen and Studio VandersteenStandaard Uitgeverij
Billy the Cat111990 - ...Stéphane Colman and PeralStephen DesbergDupuis
Black Moon Chronicles131989 - ...Olivier Ledroit and Cyril PontetFrançois Marcela-FroidevalDargaud
Blacksad52000 - ...Juanjo GuarnidoJuan Díaz CanalesDargaudiBooks
Blake and Mortimer301946 - ...Edgar P. JacobsEdgar P. JacobsLe Lombard and Editions Blake et MortimerEditions Blake et Mortimer, Catalan Communications and Cinebook
Blondin et Cirage (FR)91942–1956Jijé and Victor HubinonJijé and Victor HubinonAverbode and Dupuis
Blueberry281963 - 2007Jean GiraudJean-Michel CharlierDargaudEgmont Publishing, Methuen Publishing, Epic Comics, Catalan Communications, Mojo Press, Dark Horse Comics, Dargaud
Bobo161961–1997Paul DeliègePaul Deliège and Maurice RosyDupuis
Boule et Bill311960 - ...Jean Roba, Laurent VerronFRJean Roba, Laurent VerronDupuis and Dargaud
Bruno Brazil111969–1995William VanceGregDargaud
Buck Danny521947 - ...Victor Hubinon and Francis BergèseJean-Michel Charlier and Francis BergèseDupuisCinebook
Buddy Longway201972–2006DeribDeribLe Lombard
Canardo251979 - ...Benoît SokalBenoît SokalCastermanFantagraphics, NBM Publishing
Cédric291989 - ...LaudecRaoul CauvinDupuisCinebook
Le Chant des Stryges (FR)111997 - ...Richard GuérineauEric CorbeyranDelcourt
Le Chat211986 - ...Philippe GeluckPhilippe GeluckCasterman
Le Château des Animaux22018 - ...Félix DelepCasterman
Chevalier Ardent (FR)201970–2001François CraenhalsFrançois CraenhalsCasterman
Chick Bill701955 - ...TibetTibetLe Lombard
Chlorophylle (FR)211956–1989Raymond Macherot, Dupa and WalliRaymond Macherot, Greg, Bob de Groot and BomLe Lombard
Les Cités Obscures111983 - ...François SchuitenBenoît PeetersCastermanNBM Publishing
Clifton231959 - ...Raymond Macherot and TurkRaymond Macherot and Bob de GrootLe Lombard and DargaudCinebook
Comanche (FR)151972–2002Hermann and Michel RougeGregDargaud and Le Lombard
Corentin71950–1974Paul CuvelierPaul CuvelierLe Lombard
Cubitus421969 - ...DupaDupaLe Lombard
Cupidon231990 - ...MalikRaoul CauvinDupuis
Dan Cooper411957–1992Albert WeinbergAlbert WeinbergLe Lombard
De cape et de crocs121995 - ...Jean-Luc MasbouAlain AyrolesDelcourt
Les Démons d'Alexia (FR)72004–2011Benoît Ers, ScarlettVincent DugomierDupuis
Le Donjon de Naheulbeuk4+12005 - ...Marion PoinsotJohn LangClair de Lune
Ducoboo131997 - ...GodiZidrouLe LombardCinebook
Dungeon481998 - ...Lewis Trondheim, Joann Sfar, Christophe Blain and Emmanuel LarcenetLewis Trondheim and Joann SfarDelcourtNBM Publishing
Fantax391946–1961ChottJ. K. Melwyn-NashBedesup
F.C. De Kampioenen(NL)1091997 - ...Hec LeemansHec LeemansStandaard Uitgeverij
Les Femmes en Blanc321986 - ...Philippe BercoviciRaoul CauvinDupuis
Gai-Luron111975–1986Marcel GotliebMarcel GotliebAudie
Gaston Lagaffe161960–1996André FranquinAndré FranquinDupuis
Génial Olivier201974–1989Jacques DevosJacques DevosDupuis
Le Génie des alpages141974 - ...F'MurrF'MurrDargaud
Gil Jourdan161959–1979Maurice TillieuxMaurice TillieuxDupuis
HK51996 - ...Kevin "Trantkat" HéraultJean-David MorvanGlénat
The Incal131981–2000Jean Giraud (Moebius)Alejandro JodorowskyLes Humanoïdes AssociésEpic Comics, Humanoids Publishing
Les Innommables121996–2004Yann le PennetierDidier ConradDargaud
Isabelle121970–2000WillWill, Yvan Delporte, Raymond Macherot and André FranquinDupuis
Iznogoud311966 - ...Jean TabaryRené Goscinny and Jean TabaryDargaudEgmont Publishing and Cinebook
Jeannette Pointu201982 - ...Marc WasterlainMarc WasterlainDupuis
Jean Valhardi (FR)171943–1987Jijé, Eddy Paape and René FolletJean Doisy, Jean-Michel Charlier, Jijé and MouminouxDupuis
Jeremiah391979 - ...HermannHermannFleurus, Novedi and DupuisFantagraphics, Catalan Communications, Adventure Comics, Strip Art Features and Dark Horse Comics
Jerom (NL)951962–1982Studio VandersteenStudio VandersteenStandaard Uitgeverij
Jérôme K. Jérôme Bloche (FR)201985 - ...Alain DodierA. Dodier,S. Le Tendre, P. MakyoDupuis
Jerry Spring221955–1990JijéJijéDupuis
Jo, Zette and Jocko51936–1957HergéHergéCastermanMethuen Publishing, Egmont Publishing
Joe-Bar-Team61990 - ...Bar2, 'FaneBar2, 'FaneVents d'OuestComics World Ltd
Johan and Peewit171954–2001PeyoPeyoDupuis and Le LombardFantasy Flight Publishing
Jommeke3201955 - ...Jef NysJef NysBallon Media
Jonathan (FR)131977 - ...CoseyCoseyLe LombardCatalan Communications
J.ROM - Force of Gold (NL)52014 - 2016Romano MolenaarBruno De RooverStandaard Uitgeverij
Kid Paddle111996 - ...MidamMidamDupuis
Kiekeboe1591978 - ...MerhoMerhoStandaard Uitgeverij
Kramikske (NL)231976–2010Jean-PolJos DaniëlHet Volk
Lanfeust of Troy81994–2000Didier TarquinChristophe ArlestonSoleilPepic and Kraus Publishing
Lanfeust of the Stars82001–2008Didier TarquinChristophe ArlestonSoleil
Largo Winch211990 - ...Philippe FrancqJean Van HammeDupuisCinebook
Léonard381977 - ...TurkBob de GrootDargaud and Le LombardDargaud
Litteul Kévin (FR)71993 - ...CoyoteCoyoteFluide Glacial
Lone Sloane91966 - ...Philippe DruilletPhilippe DruilletLosfeld, Dargaud, Les Humanoïdes Associés, and Albin MichelNBM Publishing and Heavy Metal Magazine
Lucky Luke821946 - ...Morris, AchdéRené Goscinny, Laurent GerraDupuis, Dargaud and Lucky ComicsCinebook, Brockhampton Press, Knight Books, Fantasy Flight Publishing, Dargaud, Ravette Books and Glo'Worm
Luc Orient181967–1994Eddy PaapeGregLe Lombard
Marc Dacier (FR)131960–1982Eddy PaapeJean-Michel CharlierDupuis
Marsupilami311987 - ...André Franquin and BatemGreg, Yann le Pennetier and ColmanMarsu Productions
Mélusine271995 - ...ClarkeFrançois GilsonDupuisHumanoids Publishing
Metabarons81992–2003Juan GiménezAlejandro JodorowskyLes Humanoïdes AssociésHumanoids Publishing and DC Comics
Michel Vaillant701959 - ...Jean GratonJean GratonLe Lombard, Editions GratonStudio Graton
Modeste et Pompon1955–1988André Franquin, Mitteï and Dino AttanasioGreg, André Franquin, Mitteï and Dino AttanasioLe Lombard
Natacha231971 - ...François WalthéryMaurice Tillieux, Peyo and MitteïDupuis and Marsu Productions
Nero1641951–2002Marc SleenMarc SleenHet Volk, Standaard Uitgeverij
The Nikopol Trilogy31980–1993Enki BilalEnki BilalLes Humoïdes AssociésHumanoids Publishing and Catalan Communications
Nino (NL)31989 - ...Dirk StallaertHec LeemansLe Lombard
Okko102005 - ...HubHubDelcourtArchaia Studios Press
Olivier Rameau (FR)121970–2005DanyGregLe Lombard
Papyrus301974 - ...Lucien De GieterLucien De GieterDupuisCinebook
La Patrouille des Castors301955–1993MitacqJean-Michel CharlierDupuis
Peter Pan (FR)61990–2004Régis LoiselRégis LoiselVents d'OuestHeavy Metal Magazine
Les Petits Hommes (FR)481974 - ...Pierre SeronPierre SeronDupuis and Soleil
Le Petit Spirou141990 - ...TomeJanryDupuis
Philémon151972–1987FredFredDargaud
Piet Pienter en Bert Bibber451955 - 1995PomPomHet Handelsblad, Gazet van Antwerpen
Plunk32007 -Luc CromheeckeLaurent LetzerDupuis
Les 4 As (FR)431964 - ...François CraenhalsGeorges ChauletCasterman
La Quête de l'oiseau du temps61993 - ...Régis LoiselSerge Le TendreDargaud
Quick and Flupke121930–1940HergéHergéCastermanMammoth Publishing and Eurokids IPL
Rahan22+91969 - ...André ChéretRoger Lecureux and Jean-François LecureuxSoleil
Redbeard351959 - ...Victor Hubinon, JijéJean-Michel CharlierDargaud
Red Ears251990-...Dany and many othersDany and many othersDe Boemerang B.V.
Ric Hochet781963 - ...TibetAndré-Paul DuchâteauLe Lombard
Robin Dubois (FR)211974 - ...TurkBob de GrootDargaud and Le Lombard
De Rode Ridder2671959 - ...Willy Vandersteen, Karel Biddeloo and Claus ScholzWilly Vandersteen, Karel Biddeloo and Martin LodewijkStandaard Uitgeverij
Rork71984–1993AndreasAndreasLe LombardNBM Publishing
Rubrique-à-Brac51970–1974Marcel GotliebMarcel GotliebDargaud
La Sagesse des mythes182016 - ...Didier Poli (artistic director)Luc Ferry and Clotilde BruneauGlénat Editions
Sam (NL)91990 - ...Jan BosschaertMarc LegendreStandaard Uitgeverij
Sammy391972 - ...Berck and Jean-PolRaoul CauvinDupuis
Samson en Gert (NL)331993–2005Jean-Pol and Wim SwertsDanny Verbiest, Gert Verhulst and Hans BourlonStudio 100
Le Scorpion132000 - ...Enrico MariniStephen DesbergDargaudCinebook
Scrameustache381972 - ...GosGosDupuis
Sibylline (FR)151967 - ...Raymond Macherot and André TaymansRaymond MacherotDupuis and Flouzemaker
Simon du Fleuve91976–1989Claude AuclairClaude AuclairDargaud
The Smurfs391963 - ...PeyoPeyoDupuis
Soda121986 - ...Luc Warnant and Bruno GazzottiTomeDupuis
Sophie (FR)201968 - ...JidéhemJidéhemDupuis
The Spiffy Adventures of McConey101991–2004Lewis TrondheimLewis TrondheimL'Association and DargaudFantagraphics
Spike and Suzy (also known as Willy and Wanda and Bob and Bobette)4131946 - ...Willy VandersteenWilly VandersteenStandaard UitgeverijHiddigeigei Books, Ravette Books and Intes International
Spirou & Fantasio561950 -Rob-Vel, Jijé, André Franquin, Tome and Janry, and José-Luis MunueraRob-Vel, Jijé, André Franquin, Tome and Janry, and Jean-David MorvanDupuisFantasy Flight Publishing and Egmont Publishing
Superdupont61977 - ...Marcel GotliebJacques LobFluide Glacial
Tanguy et Laverdure271961 - ...Albert Uderzo and JijéJean-Michel CharlierDargaud, Hachette and Novedi
Les Technopères (FR)81998 - ...Zoran JanjetovAlejandro JodorowskyLes Humanoïdes AssociésHumanoids Publishing
Théodore Poussin121987–2005Frank Le GallFrank Le GallDupuis
Thorgal401980 - ...Grzegorz RosinskiJean van Hamme and Yves SenteLe LombardDonning Company and Cinebook
Tif et Tondu471954–1997Fernand Dineur and WillFernand Dineur, Maurice Rosy, Maurice Tillieux, Will and Stephen DesbergDupuis
The Adventures of Tintin241929–1986HergéHergéCastermanMethuen Publishing, Little Brown and Company and Egmont Publishing
Titeuf111993 - ...ZepZepGlénatPepic and Kraus Publishing
Trolls of Troy111997 - ...Jean-Louis MourierChristophe ArlestonSoleil
Les Tuniques Bleues661972 - ...LambilRaoul CauvinDupuisReney Editions and Cinebook
Universal War One and Universal War Two61998–2018Denis BajramDenis BajramQuadrant SolaireMarvel
Urbanus(NL)2011982 - 2022Willy LinthoutWilly Linthout and UrbanusStandaard Uitgeverij
Valérian and Laureline221970 - ...Jean-Claude MézièresPierre ChristinDargaudDargaud, Fantasy Flight Publishing and iBooks
Vertongen & Co (NL)302011 - ...Luc Van Asten and Wim SwertsHec LeemansStandaard Uitgeverij
Le Vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire (FR)261960–1985Marcel RemacleMarcel RemacleDupuis
W817 (NL)262003–2011Luc Van Asten and Wim SwertsHec Leemans and Tom BoudenStandaard Uitgeverij
Wake (Sillage)11+1+6+5+21998 - ...Philippe BuchetJean-David MorvanDelcourtNBM Publishing
XIII271984–2007William VanceJean Van HammeDargaudCatalan Communications and Marvel
Yakari421977 - ...DeribJobCastermanCinebook
Yoko Tsuno301972 - ...Roger LeloupRoger LeloupDupuisCatalan Communications and Cinebook
Ythaq: The Forsaken World (FR)162005 - ...Adrien FlochChristophe ArlestonSoleilMarvel
Zig et Puce231927–1970Alain Saint-Ogan and GregAlain Saint-Ogan and GregGlénat