''À Suivre'' or ''(A SUIVRE)'' (English translation: "To Be Continued") was a Belgian comics magazine published from February 1978 to December 1997 by the

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publishing house, and was preceded by a "0", or test, issue in October 1977. Along with the comic book magazines '' Spirou'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', it is considered to have been one of the major vehicles for the development of Franco-Belgian ''

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s'' (BDs) during the late 20th century, most notably by providing a specific platform for the publication of BDs intended for a mature readership. It was particularly in light of the latter intent that, in the process, the magazine became a pioneering medium for the introduction and embracement of

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in Europe.

History and profile

''À Suivre'' was established by Casterman publishing house in 1978. The magazine was published on a monthly basis. It presented the work of major European graphic novel artists including

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, Alexandro Jodorowsky,

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, Masse, Jean (Mœbius) Giraud, Jacques Tardi, François Bourgeon,

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, Ted Benoît,

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and

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. In the early 1990s, ''À Suivre'' was printed almost in full colour. Publication ceased in December 1997 after 239 regular, and 6 special, issues had been released, with an exclusive commemorative special issue following suit in 2004. Since Belgium is officially bi-lingual, the magazine became published in Dutch under the title ''Wordt Vervolgd'' (literal translation of the French title) as well, starting in October 1980. However, publication in Dutch already ceased in July 1989 after 97 regular, and 2 special, issues.

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History and profile

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