1974, Belgian Comics: "De avonturen van Nero en Co", "De Sluikslapers"

In 1974 the new "De avonturen van Nero en Co" ("The adventures of Nero and Co") album, "De Sluikslapers" ("The Stealthy Sleepers") is published by "De Standaard". The comic was pre-published in the Belgian newspapers "De Standaard" and "Het Nieuwsblad" between 5 June 1974 and 13 August 1974. The story was drawn and written by the Belgian cartoonist Marc Sleen (Marcel Neels, 1922-2016). The main characters are Nero, Petoetje, Petatje, Madam Pheip, Madam Nero, Meneer Pheip, Adhemar, Jan Spier, Sultan Sir Hassanal Limbang Sukang Melilas Van den Bollenwinkel aka Spinola, Johannes De Duiker, Zwarte Fons, Danny Van de Pothoek, Scheve Juul aka Juul de Sluiper and Silvio.

"De avonturen van Nero en Co" "De Sluikslapers"

The series "De avonturen van Nero en Co" ran between 1947 and 2002. Marc Sleen drew and wrote all stories until 1992, that year he hired Dirk Stallaert as a drawing assistant. Sleen holds the world record of issues of a comic book series title drawn by the same author. In 2002 Stallaert was hired by “Studio Vandersteen” and Marc Sleen decided to end the series.

Nero and Jan Spier

Nero and Adhemar

Madam Nero and Nero

The comic was first published in the newspaper "De Nieuwe Gids" in 1947 as "De avonturen van detective Van Zwam" ("The adventures of detective Van Zwam"). After eight stories Nero (real name "Schoonpaard", in reprints "Heiremans") became the central character. In 1950 Marc Sleen left "De Nieuwe Gids" and joined the newspaper "Het Volk". At first the comics (3 issues) appeared as "De avonturen van Nero en zijn hoed" ("The Adventures of Nero and his Hat"), from 1951 they were titled as "De avonturen van Nero en Co" ("The adventures of Nero and Co"). In 1965 the series was transfered to the newspaper group "De Standaard/Het Nieuwsblad".

Nero and Scheve Juul aka Juul de Sluiper

Nero and Sultan Sir Hassanal Limbang Sukang Melilas Van den Bollenwinkel aka Spinola

Johannes De Duiker, Adhemar and Nero

Synopsis
On a bench in the park, Nero receives the key and title deed to the castle of Kobbeghem. When he arrives at the castle it seems to be inhabited by several weird characters…

Petoetje, Petatje and Meneer Pheip

Nero and Zwarte Fons

Petoetje and Petatje

Johannes De Duiker, Nero and Sivio

Nero and Madam Pheip

Trivia

• Sultan Sir Hassanal Limbang Sukang Melilas Van den Bollenwinkel aka Spinola is a reference to António de Spínola.
• Danny Van de Pothoek is caricature of Comic critic Danny De Laet.
• Reference to the explosion in a Londonderry supermarket on July 24, 1974.

Reference to António de Spínola and Danny De Laet

Reference to the explosion in a Londonderry supermarket on July 24, 1974

Cars
Unidentified Car probably based on the Peugeot 504.

Probably Peugeot 504

1962, Belgian Comics: “De avonturen van Nero en Co”, “Het Lodderhoofd”

In 1962 a new "De avonturen van Nero en Co" ("The adventures of Nero and Co") album, "Het Lodderhoofd" ("The Rag Head") is published by “Het Volk”. The comic was pre-published in the newspaper "Het Volk" between 1 December 1961 and 22 March 1962. The story was drawn and written by the Belgian cartoonist Marc Sleen (Marcel Neels, 1922-2016). The main characters are Nero, Petoetje, Petatje, Madam Pheip, Madam Nero, Meneer Pheip, Adhemar, Irma alias Gele Juul, Aloïs alias ‘t konijn and J.J.J. Winkelmann.

"De avonturen van Nero en Co" ("The adventures of Nero and Co"):
"Het Lodderhoofd" ("The Rag Head")

The series "De avonturen van Nero en Co" ran between 1947 and 2002. Marc Sleen drew and wrote all stories until 1992, that year he hired Dirk Stallaert as a drawing assistant. Sleen holds the world record of issues of a comic book series title drawn by the same author. In 2002 Stallaert was hired by “Studio Vandersteen” and Marc Sleen decided to end the series.

Adhemar and Nero

Aloïs aka ‘t konijn (the rabbit) and Irma aka Gele Juul (yellow Juul)

Madam Nero and Nero

The comic was first published in the newspaper "De Nieuwe Gids" in 1947 as "De avonturen van detective Van Zwam" ("The adventures of detective Van Zwam"). After eight stories Nero (real name "Schoonpaard", in reprints "Heiremans") became the central character. In 1950 Marc Sleen left "De Nieuwe Gids" and joined the newspaper "Het Volk". At first the comics (3 issues) appeared as "De avonturen van Nero en zijn hoed" ("The Adventures of Nero and his Hat"), from 1951 they were titled as "De avonturen van Nero en Co" ("The adventures of Nero and Co").

Madam Pheip

Meneer Pheip and Nero

Synopsis

Nero wins five million with the colonial lottery. Soon afterwards the gangsters Irma and Alöis want to steal his profit...

Nero

Petoetje and Petatje

J.J.J. Winkelmann.

Trivia

• The title refers to the fact that Nero loses his head a few times in this story.
• Reference to the Belgian sitcom "Schipper naast Mathilde" (1955-1962) with caricatures of Josée Puissant (Madam Krielemans) and Jetje Cabanier (Mathilde).
• Reference to the 39th Prime Minister of Belgium with a caricature of Théo Lefèvre (1961-1965).
• Reference to the 5^th King of the Belgians with a caricature of King Baudouin of Belgium (1951-1993).
• Reference to the Belgian Queen Fabiola.

Nero loses his head

Reference to "Schipper naast Mathilde" with caricatures of
Josée Puissant (Madam Krielemans) and Jetje Cabanier (Mathilde).

Reference to the 39th Prime Minister of Belgium
with a caricature of Théo Lefèvre

Reference to the 5^th King of the Belgians
with a caricature of King Baudouin of Belgium

Reference to the Belgian Queen Fabiola

Cars

• Unidentified Taxi

Unidentified Taxi

1960, Belgian Comics: “De avonturen van Nero en Co”

In 1960 a new "De avonturen van Nero en Co" (Eng.: "The adventures of Nero and Co") album "De draak van Halfzeven" (Eng: "The dragon of half past six") is published by “Het Volk”. The comic was pre-published in the newspaper "Het Volk" between 16 May 1959 and 13 September 1959. The story was drawn and written by the Belgian cartoonist Marc Sleen (Marcel Neels, 1922-2016). The main characters are Nero, Petoetje, Petatje (Pethalia), Tjeef met de Kleppe, Madam Pheip, detective Van Zwam, Jean Pierre Lowie, Madam Nero and Meneer Pheip.

"De draak van Halfzeven" (Eng: "The dragon of half past six")

The series "De avonturen van Nero en Co" ran between 1947 and 2002. Marc Sleen drew and wrote all stories until 1992, that year he hired Dirk Stallaert as a drawing assistant. Sleen holds the world record of issues of a comic book series title drawn by the same author. In 2002 Stallaert was hired by “Studio Vandersteen” and Marc Sleen decided to terminate the series for good.

Madame Pheip and Nero

Meneer Pheip

The comic was first published in the newspaper “De Nieuwe Gids” in 1947 as “De avonturen van detective Van Zwam” (Eng.: “The adventures of detective Van Zwam”). After eight stories Nero real name “Schoonpaard” (in reprints “Heiremans”) became the central character. In 1950 Marc Sleen left "De Nieuwe Gids" and joined the newspaper "Het Volk". At first the comics (3 issues) appeared as "De avonturen van Nero en zijn hoed" ("The Adventures of Nero and his Hat"), from 1951 they were titled as "De avonturen van Nero en Co" (Eng.: "The adventures of Nero and Co").

Nero and Jean Pierre Lowie

Nero and Madam Nero

Synopsis

Nero displays his acting talent to Petoetje en Petatje when suddenly acting coach Jean Pierre Lowie appears...

Nero and Tjeef met de Kleppe

Petatje, Madam Pheip and Petoetje

Trivia

• Original Flemish catchphrase from this album: “Moet er geen zand zijn?” (Eng.: “Must there be no sand?”) by Tjeef de Kleppe.
• Reference to Flemish artists Paula Seemer (Belgian presenter (BRT) and actress) and Dora van der Groen (Belgian actress and theatre director) by Jean Pierre Lowie.
• Reference to Juan Manuel Fangio, an Argentine racing car driver.

Petoetje

Detective Van Zwam

Cars

• Unidentified sports car driven by van Zwam
• Unidentified coach with English tourists at Waterloo
• Peugeot 203 Commercial
• Unidentified old-timer

Unidentified coach with English tourists at Waterloo

Unidentified old-timer

Unidentified sports car driven by van Zwam and Peugeot 203 Commercial