Spirou - L'espoir malgré tout

Set during the dark years of World War II, this four-issue Dupuis series from 2018 to 2022 sees writer and artist Émile Bravo deliver a poignant, human-scaled take on the beloved bellhop Spirou. The story follows the young hero and his friend Fantasio as they navigate the moral compromises and small acts of defiance that defined life under Nazi occupation. Bravo’s sensitive, historically grounded approach earned the series acclaim for its mature handling of a classic character, making it a standout in the modern Spirou canon.