L'abbaye truquée [SEP] series
L'abbaye truquée
L'abbaye truquée, written and drawn by Fournier, is the twentysecond album of the "Spirou et Fantasio" series, and the author's third, following the "Spirou" retirement of André Franquin. The story was initially serialised in "Spirou" magazine, before its release as a hardcover album in 1972.
Story.
Spirou, Fantasio and their guest Itoh Kata are visited by Charles Atan and his henchman Renaldo, members of "The Triangle", who abduct the Japanese magician as a means of
his idea of comic book heroes. Complaints aside, he was still an active (if often unwilling) participant in the stories, even saving the day on a few occasions, such as in "L'abbaye truquée".
History Tome & Janry period.
In the beginning, Tome and Janry continued Spip much as Fournier had, letting him make biting remarks about whatever situation he was in, providing comedy relief and occasionally contributing to the plots. However, as the series evolved and grew more dramatic and mature, Spip's