Le Petit Nicolas
Denoël · 1960–1964 · 5 issues
About the series
Based on the beloved character created by Sempé, this French comic series from Denoël ran for five issues between 1960 and 1964. Each installment follows the mischievous schoolboy Le Petit Nicolas through charming, everyday adventures, illustrated with Sempé’s instantly recognizable, warm linework. The series captures the gentle, humorous spirit of childhood that would later make the character a classic of French literature.