Summary
Captured in the heart of Palombia by Chahuta Indians and sold to exotic animal traffickers, a marsupilami lands in the port of Antwerp in the 1950s. Managing to escape, he arrives in the suburbs of Brussels and is taken in by Fran ois, a young boy who is a fan of animals and whose daily life is far from easy. Fran ois is picked on by the local kids, particularly because his father had been a German soldier, an unforgivable crime in those postwar years; a fact he and his mother cannot escape. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781962413596 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1962413594 |
| Author: | Zidrou, Frank Pe |
| Publisher: | Magnetic Press |
| Imprint: | Magnetic Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 156 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 936g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 234mm x 286mm |
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Zidrou
Zidrou is the pen name of Belgian writer Benoît Drousie, born in 1962 in Anderlecht. Originally a schoolteacher, he transitioned into writing in the 1990s and quickly became a prolific figure in European comics.
Known for his versatility, Zidrou has penned everything from humorous children’s series like L’élève Ducobu to emotionally rich graphic novels such as The Adoption. His collaboration with artist Frank Pé on The Beast reimagines the iconic French comic character Marsupilami in a poignant, postwar Belgian setting. The story blends social realism with mythic undertones, showcasing Zidrou’s talent for crafting narratives that are both tender and unflinching.
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