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Franquin introduced the definitive version of Fantasio—no longer a rival, but Spirou’s best friend—a tall, mustachioed journalist with a volatile temper. Together, they became a classic comedy duo: Spirou the clever, responsible straight-man; Fantasio the impulsive, loudmouthed schemer.
In the 1980s-90s, the series began to wink at its own conventions, featuring characters who knew they were in a comic, parodying adventure tropes, and even “killing” and resurrecting Fantasio. spirou comic
In the 1980s and 90s, this duo modernized the series for a slightly older audience with more dynamic, cinematic action. but Spirou’s best friend—a tall