André Franquin

André Franquin was a renowned Belgian comic artist, best known for his work on the series 'Spirou et Fantasio' and for creating the character Gaston Lagaffe.

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  1. 1. Gaston

    Gaffes et gadgets

    "Gaston" is a comic strip series that follows the humorous misadventures of a lazy and accident-prone office junior working at the fictional company Spirou. The series is known for its slapstick humor, but it also subtly satirizes the corporate world. Despite his lack of productivity and constant mistakes, Gaston never gets fired, highlighting the absurdity and inefficiency of bureaucracy.

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  2. 2. Z Comme Zorglub

    When a mysterious inventor unleashes hypnotic waves and a legion of brainwashed 'zorgmen' to further his ambitions, the intrepid reporters must join forces with the eccentric Count of Champignac to investigate, rescue victims and foil a plot for world domination, racing to infiltrate the villain’s hidden base and neutralize his dangerous mind-control technology.

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  3. 4. Le Nid Des Marsupilamis

    Set in the vibrant Palombian jungle, the story follows a family of Marsupilamis as they struggle to protect their nest and young from poachers and greedy outsiders. Through a mix of slapstick action, clever tail-based antics and tender family moments, the album balances humor and adventure with an outspoken plea against habitat destruction and exploitation, highlighting the creatures’ intelligence and the importance of preserving their wild home.

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  4. 5. Un Gaffeur Sachant Gaffer

    A comic-strip collection that follows an accident-prone office junior whose inventive laziness, bizarre gadgets and penchant for naps create a steady stream of slapstick mishaps; through recurring gags and eccentric coworkers, the book gently satirizes office life as one well-meaning but disaster-prone character turns routine tasks into chaotic, entertaining disasters.

  5. 6. Qrn Sur Bretzelburg

    Spirou and Fantasio travel to the small fictional state of Bretzelburg to investigate mysterious radio interference (QRN) disrupting broadcasts; what starts as a technical puzzle soon reveals a farcical, repressive regime and a plot to exploit radio technology for political control. Amid eccentric inventions, comic mishaps and daring escapes, the pair uncover conspirators, help the oppressed, and work to restore normal transmissions while skewering authoritarian absurdities.

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  6. 7. Idées Noires

    A collection of stark, macabre single-panel cartoons and short strips that use dark humor and biting satire to expose modern society’s absurdities—war, pollution, bureaucracy, consumerism and the banality of death—rendered in expressive, high-contrast ink drawings that juxtapose whimsical character designs with nihilistic punchlines.

  7. 8. Les Voleurs Du Marsupilami

    When the beloved Marsupilami is kidnapped by unscrupulous poachers and collectors, two intrepid friends journey to the Palombian jungle to track down the thieves; their pursuit leads through traps, comic mishaps and dangerous encounters as they uncover the trafficking plot, fight to free the creature and highlight the absurdities of those who exploit rare animals.

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  8. 9. Des Gaffes Et Des Dégats

    A wry, fast-paced collection of visual gags following an amiable, accident-prone office employee whose lazy inventions, harebrained schemes, and insatiable appetite for mischief repeatedly upend the calm of a small magazine’s newsroom. Each short strip hinges on slapstick and clever sight gags, featuring his exasperated colleagues, a sympathetic love interest, and a persistent antagonist, using absurdist inventiveness and playful satire of office life to deliver lighthearted, enduring humor.