Yves Schlirf, Belgian comic book editor, died at the age of 73. Schlirf dedicated about 50 years of work to promoting comics, having founded the publishing house Le Lombard (later known as Dargaud-Lombard). His career was marked by the internationalization of Japanese works in the francophone market, having been responsible for bringing the manga "Naruto" by Masashi Kishimoto to francophone readers. This decision contributed significantly to the popularization of Japanese comics among French-speaking European audiences.

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Died Belgian comic book editor Yves Schlirf who brought "Naruto" to the francophone market
Correio da Manhã13 September 2026 at 21:51
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Schlirf was an important figure in French-language comic book publishing, and his death affects readers and industry professionals in Belgium, France and other francophone countries. His contribution to bringing Japanese manga to the European market may interest collectors and comic book fans in the region.
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