Franquin added the eccentric inventor Count of Champignac and the complex antagonist Zorglub , shifting the series from simple gags to sophisticated, high-stakes adventures involving science fiction and political satire. Evolution Through the Decades
When discussing the definitive , fans almost universally point to the tenure of André Franquin. Taking over the series after World War II, Franquin injected the strip with a chaotic energy, rubbery elastic animation, and a deep sense of humanity that was missing from the original. spirou comic
Historically, the Journal de Spirou has seen changes in paper stock, but it remains high quality compared to standard magazines. Franquin added the eccentric inventor Count of Champignac