Jidéhem
Jean De Mesmaeker (21 December 1935 – 30 April 2017), known by the pseudonym Jidéhem (French: [ʒi.de.ɛm]; from the initials "JDM"), was a Belgian comics artist in the Marcinelle school tradition.
| Jidéhem | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jean De Mesmaeker 21 December 1935 Brussels, Belgium |
| Died | 30 April 2017 (aged 81) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | Sophie Starter Gaston Lagaffe |
He was best known for his series featuring a cute, playful and adventurous young girl, Sophie. A creator of his own series Sophie, and Ginger, and noted for his work with Starter and Uhu-man, he is known for his collaborations and assistance to the work of André Franquin during a long career at the Franco-Belgian comics magazine Spirou, working on Spirou et Fantasio and Gaston Lagaffe, on which he shared co-authorship for several years.
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