Yakari
Otava · 1983–1985 · 8 issues
About the series
Yakari is a beloved Finnish comic series from Otava, running for eight issues between 1983 and 1985, chronicling the adventures of a young Native American boy who can speak with animals. The series is most associated with the creative duo of writer Job (André Jobin) and artist Derib (Claude de Ribaupierre), who originally created the character in French-language comics. Though short-lived in this format, Yakari stands as a gentle, culturally respectful introduction to the natural world and indigenous storytelling for younger readers.