Spike and Suzy are comic strip figures that have grown large in tho collective memory of Belgium and thè Netherlands.
More than 60 years ago, Willy Vandersteen approached thè director ol thè 'De Nieuwe Standaard' newspaper to show him thè rough sketch es of thè 'Rikki en Wiske in Chocowakije' (Rikki and Suzy in Chocova kia) story. Vandersteen wanted to draw two comic strips which would appear as a daily serial in thè newspaper.
The public reacted with enthusiasm and subscriber figures rocketed. Rikki was replaced by thè sturdy Spike in thè second story 'Het eiland Amoras' (An island called Hoboken). Aunt Sidoniagot a larger role and thè joker Ambrose joined a little later. Muscleman Jethro made his entrance in "De dolle musketiers" (The Merry Musketeers).
These comic strip heroes enjoy many crazy adventures together. When thè strip reached a wider public, Willy Vandersteen foundeci Studio Vandersteen, where many cartoonists learnt their trade.
Uninterrupted daily publication spanning many years ensured Ihat many generations experienced enjoyable hours of reading with Spike and Suzy.
As a result of Professor Barabas's inventions, the reader is taken Code: ZB0909' to faraway countries where he can travel in thè past or to thè distaili future.
Everything is possible in this comic strip world and a whole series of eccentric charactois are encountered along thè way. After more than 300 albums, thè Spike and Suzy stories continue; to sell like hot cakes.
A number of pages will be added to the Spike and Suzy success story on 17 June 2009.
The 3D film “De Texasrakkers” will premiere on this date.
In benelux this is biggest ever 3D.
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