Comic strips a French tradition Les Bandes Dessines
Comic strips: a French tradition
Les Bandes Dessinées 1. Comic strips are very popular in France. 2. French people call them BD. 3. There are many popular BD characters. Let’s have a look then!!!
Tintin was created by Hergé, a Belgian illustrator. The first Tintin book was called “Tintin au Pays des Soviets” and was issued in January 1929. Today Tintin is popular around the world and has been translated into many languages including English.
Some Tintin characters Professeur Tournesol Tintin Milou Le capitaine Haddock Les Dupont
Astérix was created by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations). The first book appeared in 1959. The 33 books have been translated into more than 100 different languages.
Some Astérix characters Astérix Obélix Panoramix Idéfix
Boule et Bill Boule’s best friend is his dog, Bill. The stories were first written in 1959.
Gaston Lagaffe Gaston is another much loved character, created by André Franquin, who also wrote Spirou and Le Marsupilami.
Marsupilami Le Marsupilami, a bouncy, kangaroo-like creature.
Spirou, the lovable lift boy who becomes a reporter and investigator.
Cédric is infatuated with Chô and most of the stories focus on this.
Lucky Luke is one of the world’s most beloved cowboys.
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