Anyone like Franco-Belgian comics(and other European comic book series) here?

[Prowler]

As in series such as, you know, Astérix, Tintin, Lucky Luke, Spirou et Fantasio, Corto Maltese, etc?

I grew up with Astérix and Tintin, owning every Tintin book to date and most Astérix books save the last couple that came out since the sereis went down the gutter once Goschinny died and Uderzo began writing the script.

Haven't read much of Lucky Luke or Spirou, I'm afraid. I'm surprised Spirou still lasts to this day and hasn't stopped since its creator, André Franquin, has died. That's like Tintin continuing after Hergé died. I'm glad that didn't happen.

Then there's other series such as Gaston Lagaffe, Michel Vaillaint, Corto Maltese(Italian), Black & Mortimer, Iznogoud, etc. that I've never gotten my hands on despite them being available in several bookstores across my country.

For those that wonder, European comics have their own distinctive style and format, much like Japanese and American ones do. Don't ever pick one expecting to read a shonen manga or a French equivalent of Batman. Or you'll end up disappointed.

So, any other fans here?