Biriba Mensal
O Globo · 1949–1952 · 33 issues
About the series
Brazilian publisher O Globo's Biriba Mensal (1949–1952) was a monthly comic series that ran for 33 issues, bringing lighthearted adventure and humor to post-war readers. Centered on the mischievous title character, a boy known for his pranks and streetwise charm, the series became a staple of early Brazilian comics. It is most remembered for the work of cartoonist J. Carlos, whose lively, expressive art defined the book's playful tone and helped cement his legacy in the country's graphic narrative history.