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Tora Torapa
''Tora Torapa'', written and drawn by Fournier, is the twenty-third album of the ''Spirou et Fantasio'' series, and the author's fourth, following the ''Spirou'' retirement of André Franquin. The story was initially serialised in '' Spirou'' magazine before its publication as a hardcover album in 1973. Story In ''Tora Torapa'', Spirou, Fantasio, The Count, Itoh Kata and Zorglub are all gathered at Champignac, when ''The Triangle'' appears again, this time to kidnap the scientist with a dubious past, Zorglub. The heroes manage to shoot a tracking device into their abducted friend, and eventually trace the movements of the kidnappers to the island of Tora Torapa, in the past the location of an old base used by the Zorglub network. There, Triangle number one ''Papa Pop'' (cf. Papa Doc), actually one of Spirou's arch-enemies Zantafio in disguise, is waiting with evil plans for world domination, but which he needs Zorglub to set into effect. Background In this album, Ororéa is in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dupuis
Éditions Dupuis S.A. () is a Belgium, Belgian publisher of comic albums and magazines. Based in Marcinelle near Charleroi, Dupuis was founded in 1922 by Jean Dupuis, and is mostly famous for its comic comics album, albums and magazines. It is originally a French language publisher, but publishes many editions both in French and Dutch language, Dutch. Other language editions are mostly licensed to other publishers. Dupuis was for a long time a family business but was sold in the early 1980s and has since changed ownership a few times. Origin The growth of Dupuis towards becoming the leading comic book editor of Belgium started in 1938, when Dupuis added to its portfolio a men's magazine (''Le moustique'' [the mosquito] in French, ''HUMO, Humoradio'' in Dutch), a women's magazine (''Bonnes Soirées'' [good evenings] in French, ''De Haardvriend'' [the hearth's friend] in Dutch) and the children's comics magazine ''Spirou (magazine), Spirou''. The latter was originally only in Fren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvan Delporte
Yvan Delporte (24 June 1928 – 5 March 2007) was a Belgian comics writer, and was editor-in-chief of '' Spirou'' magazine between 1955 and 1968 during a period considered by many the golden age of Franco-Belgian comics. He is credited with several creative contributions, among these his collaborations with Peyo on ''The Smurfs'', with René Follet on ''Steve Severin (1/2)'' and André Franquin with the creation of ''Gaston Lagaffe'' and the co-authorship of ''Idées noires ''Franquin's Last Laugh'' (french: Idées noires: Dark thoughts) is a collection of black comedy comic strips drawn by André Franquin, written by Franquin and Yvan Delporte. The one-page stories first appeared frequently in 1977, in the brief ru ...''. Biography Delporte started at ''Spirou'' at the age of 17. Where his first job was to retouch the cleavage in American comics which at the time were considered excessively lewd. He handled other odd jobs, and over time touched upon a great deal of different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Books
Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. Nixon is the only person to have been sworn in twice as President (First inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1969, Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1973) and Vice President of the United States (First inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953, Second inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957). * January 22 ** George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship. ** A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Literature First Published In Serial Form
Literature is any collection of written work, but it is also used more narrowly for writings specifically considered to be an art form, especially prose fiction, drama, and poetry. In recent centuries, the definition has expanded to include oral literature, much of which has been transcribed. Literature is a method of recording, preserving, and transmitting knowledge and entertainment, and can also have a social, psychological, spiritual, or political role. Literature, as an art form, can also include works in various non-fiction genres, such as biography, diaries, memoir, letters, and the essay. Within its broad definition, literature includes non-fictional books, articles or other printed information on a particular subject.''OED'' Etymologically, the term derives from Latin ''literatura/litteratura'' "learning, a writing, grammar," originally "writing formed with letters," from ''litera/littera'' "letter". In spite of this, the term has also been applied to spoken or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Works Originally Published In Spirou (magazine)
Works may refer to: People * Caddy Works (1896–1982), American college sports coach * Samuel Works (c. 1781–1868), New York politician Albums * '' ''Works'' (Pink Floyd album)'', a Pink Floyd album from 1983 * ''Works'', a Gary Burton album from 1972 * ''Works'', a Status Quo album from 1983 * ''Works'', a John Abercrombie album from 1991 * ''Works'', a Pat Metheny album from 1994 * ''Works'', an Alan Parson Project album from 2002 * ''Works Volume 1'', a 1977 Emerson, Lake & Palmer album * ''Works Volume 2'', a 1977 Emerson, Lake & Palmer album * '' The Works'', a 1984 Queen album Other uses * Microsoft Works, a collection of office productivity programs created by Microsoft * IBM Works, an office suite for the IBM OS/2 operating system * Mount Works, Victoria Land, Antarctica See also * The Works (other) * Work (other) Work may refer to: * Work (human activity), intentional activity people perform to support themselves, others, or the community ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spirou Et Fantasio Albums
Spirou may refer to: In comics * Spirou (character), the eponymous main character of the comics series ''Spirou et Fantasio'' and ''Le Petit Spirou'' * ''Spirou'' (magazine), originally ''Le Journal de Spirou'', Belgian weekly serial comics magazine * ''Spirou'' (video game), a video game based on the comics series *''Spirou et Fantasio'', comics series published in the serial journal and in hardcover book format * ''Spirou et Fantasio'' (comic book), a 1948 comic book that precedes the official ''Spirou et Fantasio'' series * Spirou et Fantasio (1993 TV series), 1993 animated series * ''Spirou et Fantasio'' (2006 TV series), 2006 animated series Other * Spirou Charleroi, Belgian professional basketball club * Spiroudome, indoor arena in Charleroi, Belgium See also * Spira (other) * Spiro (other) *Spiro (name) Spiro is a surname with a variety of origins, as well as a given name among Greek-speaking populations, Albanians, and the Christians of Lebanon. Origins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benoît Brisefer
''Benoît Brisefer'' (French language, French for "Benedict Ironbreaker", published as "Benny Breakiron" in English, Dutch language, Dutch: ''Steven Sterk'') is a Franco-Belgian comics, Belgian comic strip created in 1960 by Peyo (best known for the Smurfs) and published by Le Lombard, about a little boy whose peaceful, innocent appearance, charm and good manners covers his possession of superhuman strength. Since Peyo's death it has been continued by other artists and writers. Parts of the series have been published in a number of languages around the world. Publication history ''Benoît Brisefer'' first appeared in issue 1183 of ''Spirou (magazine), Spirou'' magazine in mid-December 1960. His adventures were regularly published in both the magazine and in book form. As well as Peyo himself, other contributors to the series included leading figures in the Belgian comics industry, such as Willy Maltaite, Will, Jean Roba (who drew some of the covers when the series was published i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natacha (comics)
''Natacha'' is a Belgian comics series, created by François Walthéry and Gos. Drawn by Walthéry, its stories have been written by several authors including Gos, Peyo, Maurice Tillieux, Raoul Cauvin and Marc Wasterlain. Synopsis The series tells the adventures of Natacha, a young sexy flight attendant, and her clumsy, hot-tempered colleague and friend Walter. Publication history ''Natacha'' was first published in the Franco-Belgian comics magazine '' Spirou'' on February 26, 1970. The series eventually ended serial publication in ''Spirou'', leaving its publisher Dupuis Éditions Dupuis S.A. () is a Belgian publisher of comic albums and magazines. Based in Marcinelle near Charleroi, Dupuis was founded in 1922 by Jean Dupuis, and is mostly famous for its comic albums and magazines. It is originally a French ..., and began publishing albums only through Marsu Productions in 1989, starting with the album ''Cauchemirage''. List of volumes Albums by Dupuis Albums by M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameo Appearance
A cameo role, also called a cameo appearance and often shortened to just cameo (), is a brief appearance of a well-known person in a work of the performing arts. These roles are generally small, many of them non-speaking ones, and are commonly either appearances in a work in which they hold some special significance (such as actors from an original movie appearing in its remake) or renowned people making uncredited appearances. Short appearances by celebrities, film directors, politicians, athletes or musicians are common. A crew member of the movie or show playing a minor role can be referred to as a cameo role as well, such as Alfred Hitchcock's frequent cameos. Concept Originally, in the 1920s, a "cameo role" meant "a small character part that stands out from the other minor parts". The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' connects this with the meaning "a short literary sketch or portrait", which is based on the literal meaning of " cameo", a miniature carving on a gemstone. More re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zantafio
Zantafio is a recurring fictional antagonist in the ''Spirou et Fantasio'' comic book series. He was created by André Franquin and first appeared in ''Spirou et les héritiers'' (1952). Zantafio bears a strong resemblance to Fantasio, because they are cousins. In ''Le dictateur et le champignon'' (1953), he is a South-American dictator of the fictional country Palombia. Character evolution Zantafio first appears at an inheritance contest, arrogant and in debt. He and Fantasio are the only heirs, and he who wins three challenges wins the inheritance. After continually employing dirty tactics and still losing, Zantafio admits defeat, claiming to see the errors of his cheating ways, and feels guilty about it. The cousins part on good terms while searching for the Marsupilami in the Palombian rainforest. Yet, Zantafio, under the alias of ''General Zantas'', returns as the dictator of the country, much to the surprise of Spirou and Fantasio. He offers Spirou and Fantasio a place wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spirou Et Fantasio
''Spirou & Fantasio'' (french: Spirou et Fantasio, wa, Spirou eyet Fantasio) is one of the most popular classic Franco-Belgian comics. The series, which has been running since 1938, shares many characteristics with other European comics, European humorous adventure comics like ''The Adventures of Tintin'' and ''Asterix''. It has been written and drawn by a succession of artists. Spirou (comics), Spirou and Fantasio are the series' main characters, two adventurous journalists who run into fantastic adventures, aided by Spirou's pet squirrel Spip (comics character), Spip and their inventor friend the Champignac, Count of Champignac. History Origins of ''Spirou'' The comic strip was originally created by Robert Velter, Rob-Vel for the launch of ' (''Spirou (magazine), Spirou'' magazine) on April 21, 1938, published by Dupuis, Éditions Dupuis. The main character was originally an elevator (lift) operator (in French language, French: ) for the Moustique Hotel (in reference to the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
