Mops

Mops made their debut in the beloved Dutch comic series Jan, Jans en de kinderen back in 1998, stepping into a warm, family-centered world crafted by the celebrated creator Jan Kruis. A product of the Modern Age, this character has kept lively company with the Tromp family — Jans, Jeroentje, Opa Tromp, Karlijn, and even the mischievous red tomcat — across a quarter century of Dutch comics storytelling. With appearances stretching from 1998 all the way to 2023, including a special Beestenboel edition, Mops is a small but enduring presence in one of the Netherlands' most cherished comic traditions — the kind of character that devoted fans of the series will recognize with an instant, fond smile.