Comic strips are the pride of Belgium.
Nowhere else in this world are comics so strongly rooted in reality and in people’s imagination.
During this period, Belgium saw the creation of many youth magazines likeZonnelandandPetits Belges.
The success of this initiative inspired other publishers to publish periodicals with American series.
When World War II started, it became impossible to import American comics.
This created an opportunity for many young artists to start working in the comics and animation business.
The Comic Book Route celebrates these characters and more through more than 50 mural paintings.
Sources:Wikipedia/Just Landed/Franco-Belgian comics (Wikipedia)/Comics Art MuseumPhotos:Visit Brussels
