(1981–1998), Le Petit Spirou (1987–2019), Soda (1985–2014) Lewis Trondheim: Ralph Azham (2010–2019), Zizi chauve–souris (2011–), L'Atelier Mastodonte (2011–2018) Jean Van Hamme: Lady S. (2004–), XIII (1984–1986) Fabien Vehlmann: Spirou et Fantasio (2006–), Seuls (2006–) François Walthéry: Natacha (1970–2007) Marc Wasterlain: Docteur Poche (1976–1997, 2011), Jeannette Pointu (1982–2005) Weyland: Aria (2002–2015) Will: Tif et Tondu (1949–1990), Isabelle (1969–1994) Yann: Les innomables (1980–1982), Spirou et Fantasio (2006–) Yoann: Spirou et Fantasio (2006–) Zidrou: Tamara (2001–), Crannibales (1995–2005) Format The target audience is between 9 and 16 years, although the magazine appeals to many adults as well. Over the years, Spirou has undergone a few format changes and gradually became thicker, eventually averaging 68 pages. It was distributed in most French and Dutch speaking countries, and for some years, editions in other languages appeared as well (notably in Spain and Portugal). A few pages, apart from the comics and the advertising, are always put aside for text contents and interaction with the readers (games, letters, jokes, etc.). Often a general theme is used to give the magazine some unity instead of being just a collection of unrelated comics, and this also gets reflected in the layout. Along with Tintin magazine (founded in 1946), it was considered the home of the Franco-Belgian comics school until the seventies, when its importance declined. Still in publication, Spirou sells some 100,000 copies every week (as of 2009). Robbedoes was eventually shelved in September 2005, after more than 3500 weekly publications. Title On 21 April 1938, the magazine was created under the name Le journal de Spirou. On 1 May 1947, it was renamed Spirou. On 5 October 1988, it was renamed Spirou Magaziiiine On 12 January 1994, it was once again named Spirou. On 25 January 2006, it became Spirou HeBDo. On 16 April 2008, it again became Spirou. Notes Notes Sources Dossier and issue index of Spirou BDoubliées External links Spirou official magazine site Dupuis official site 1938 establishments in Belgium Comics magazines published in Belgium Children's magazines published in Belgium Weekly magazines published in Belgium Dupuis titles Bandes dessinées French-language magazines Magazines established in 1938 Spirou et Fantasio 1938 comics debuts