Marsupilami
Few comic characters can claim a debut stretching back to 1952 and a presence that has never stopped growing, but Marsupilami — André Franquin's inspired creation — is genuinely one of a kind. Born in the pages of Spirou during the Golden Age of European comics, this beloved Dupuis icon has graced the shelves across an astonishing seven-plus decades, accumulating 126 catalog appearances and earning a coveted key-issue distinction along the way. The company Marsupilami keeps is nothing short of illustrious — sharing pages with fan favorites like Gaston, Lucky Luke, Buck Danny, Spip, and the comte de Champignac, placing this character firmly at the heart of the rich Franco-Belgian comics tradition. Whether you're encountering Marsupilami through the classic Spirou albums, Les Aventures de Spirou et Fantasio, or the dedicated solo Marsupilami series, you're tapping into one of the most enduring and warmly cherished figures the medium has ever produced.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Marsupilami first appeared in Spirou #761 in 1952 — that's 74 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by André Franquin.
- 🏆 Ranks #1,144 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 126 issues across 7 different series.
- ⭐ 1 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 72 years (1952–2024) — a true Golden Age mainstay.