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What makes Franquin so special?
It's been years since I read any Franquin-comics,
but I would still rate him as one of my favourite comic artists.
To me, his main quality lies in his ability to — more
than anyone — put life and character into virtually
anything — people, animals and dead objects with his
dymanic lines. Even a lamp or a book becomes interesting,
comes alive. |
What was your first contact with the man his work? What do you remember of it? Did you met him personal?
I've
never met Franquin personally. I first came in contact with
his work through Danish translations of Spirou in
the late seventies, then with the Gaston and Marsupilami
stories, then his black and white work. |
What is your favourable Franquin album, -adventure, -joke or -character and why?
It's
been too long since I read the comics to identify any favourites. |
 Has Franquin influenced your work?
Well,
I can say that the comic story I'm working on now, although
it looks nothing like Franquin, was conceived at the Gaston
Café in Copenhagen. (http://www.aok.dk/profile/4972,
Gaston is called Viggo in the Danish translation,
hence Café Viggo). That's one kind
of influence.
And I do think that Franquin has influenced some of my drawing
styles, either directly or through artists like Didier
Conrad. |
What impact has Franquin on the comic world today?
Franquin's influence is still to be found everywhere
as far as I can see.
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