Marsupilami is created by Andre Franquin (b. January 3, 1924, d. January 5, 1997). Marsupilami is weird, long tailed South-American friend of Spirou, Fantasio and squirrel Spip. Marsupilami first appeared in Belgian Spirou comic magazine January 31, 1952, in Spirou et Fantasio series. In graphic novel Marsupilami first apeared in the story Spirou et les héritiers (Spirou and the Heirs, 1952).
With Franquin and after him series has made allmost every great Franco-Belgian comic artist, including Rosy, Will, Peyo, Gos, Roba, Greg, Batem, Yann, Xavier Fauche, Eric Adam, Kaminka, Marais, Bourcquardez, Saive Dugomier and Colman. Marsupilami publications with over 50 graphic novels are including L'Encyclopédie du Marsupilami (1991) and Gaston et le Marsupilami.
Other comics by André Franquin:
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Modeste et Pompon, 1955-1959
- Gaston Lagaffe, 1957-1996
- Le Petit Noël, 1957-1959
- Idées noires (Black Pages), 1977-1983
- Isabelle, 1978-1986
Marsupilami has adventured in diffirent animation TV series (Disney and Marathon, both available on DVD case). Lot of Marsupilami collectibles available on eBay! Near Mint CGC Spirou and Fantasio comic albums, trades and hardcover graphic novels, marsupilami video games, artist portfolios by André Franquin, fanbooks, artbooks, guidebooks, original art, rare sketches, full run lot, first prints, ex-libris, signed serigrafie, wallpapers, posters, numbered resin statues, vinyl busts, PVC figurines, model kits, toys, Marsupilami plush dolls, soft dolls, pillows, keychains, phone straps, shirts, stickers, umbrellas, towels, mousepads, hats, scarfs, cosplay costumes and suits, wrist watches, metal necklaces, official rings, mugs, bags, metal pins, buttons, headbands, wristbands and other collectibles!