Maurice Rosy (17 November 1927 – 23 February 2013), was a
Belgian
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comics writer who also worked as artistic director of ''
Spirou'' magazine during its golden period.
Biography
Rosy was born in
Fontaine-l'Évêque
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. He was employed by
Charles Dupuis in 1954 as "giver of ideas" at the
Franco-Belgian comics magazine ''
Spirou''. Two years later he assumed the position of artistic director, which he remained until 1971. Along with
Yvan Delporte
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, he is credited with responsibility of the magazine's success during the 1950s and 1960s.
In the early 1950s he wrote scenarios for
André Franquin
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's series ''
Spirou et Fantasio
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'', and
Jijé
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's ''
Jerry Spring
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'', before he took over the writing of ''
Tif et Tondu
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'' from
Luc Bermar
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...
, collaborating with
Will
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...
over a period of thirteen years.
As ''Spirou'' took to publishing the mini–récit (mini story booklets) Rosy had a hand in the creation of new series that began in this format, and in 1959 Rosy worked with
Jean Roba
Jean Roba (28 July 1930 – 14 June 2006) was a Belgian comics author from the Marcinelle school. His best-known work is ''Boule et Bill''.
Biography
Jean Roba was born in Schaerbeek, Belgium.De Weyer, Geert (2005). "Roba". In België gestript, p ...
to create the series ''
Boule et Bill ''Boule et Bill'' (known in English as ''Billy & Buddy'') is a popular comic, created in 1959 by Belgian writer-artist Jean Roba in collaboration with Maurice Rosy. In 2003, the artistic responsibility of the series was passed on to Roba's former a ...
''.
In 1961 he collaborated with
Paul Deliège
Paul Deliège (21 January 1931 – 7 July 2005) was a Belgian artist and writer of comics. He is most famous for his series ''Bobo''.
Biography
Deliège was born in Olne. He started in the daily ''Le Soir'' with ''Père Bricole et Félicie ...
to create
Bobo
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.
After working on ''Bobo'' for several years, even as artist on occasions, he created the series ''
Attila
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'' in 1967, illustrated by
Derib
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Awards
* 1974: ''Best Comic'' at the Prix Sai ...
.
Bibliography
References
Maurice Rosy publications in ''Spirou''BBoubliées
Bedetheque
Notes
External links
on Lambiek Comiclopedia
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1927 births
Belgian comics writers
2013 deaths