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<div>As a tribute to the 2009 deceased artist Jef Nys could 8th strip wall in Antwerp nothing more than one of Jommeke.&nbsp;<br>A perfect place for the joyful Jommeke and his friends on a square where many children play.&nbsp;<br>The square was also applicable renamed "Children are the boss'- Square in 2011.<br><br>Comic wall for "Muurvast" (2011)</div>

Kinderen baas.

<div>In 2007, when the comicbook hero Kiekeboe existed for 30 years it was obvious the next comicbook wall was one dedicated to him.&nbsp;<br>Kiekeboe with his famous mustache, got his place on this classic trompe l'oeil of a cozy but fictional Antwerp alley. The link with the neighborhood is always important. You can see that Fanny who cycles to college with her courses. With this wall seems like Merho created an extra alley. Especially the combination with the Madonna statue on the corner is very successful.<br><br>created for comic wall project "Muurvast" (2007)</div>

Kiekeboe

<div>&nbsp;Cordelia, famous cartoon character by Ilah, is pictured in different study poses on the wall of the rerstaurant of this faculty of the university of Antwerp.<br>Painting a mural in this street was a daring move with all the classic houses.<br><br>(2007)</div>

Cordelia.

Hendrik Conscience

<div><br>In 2008, the "Willem Elsschot" society asked to imortalise one of the most famous characters of Willem Elsschot (thanx @ Jos&nbsp; Bauer for pointing that out ;-)) on a mural.<br>Based on the cover of the graphic novel Dick Matena you can see "Laarmans"&nbsp; Willem Elsschot's alter ego&nbsp; cross the "Grote Markt" of Antwerp with a bag full of cheese balls.<br>In the background you can clearly see the town hall and Brabo.<br><br>(2008)</div>

Kaas

<div><br>This mural designed by the famous Jan Van Der Veken shows the relationships between nature and the city.<br>In its famous Atom style the cartoon characters&nbsp; have bought plants and flowers and the drawing evolves into a woman in the earthly paradise. Their flowing hair refer to the drafty passage under the tower.<br><br><br></div>

Passage

<div>Part of the many comic walls present in&nbsp; Antwerp, this wall shows Spike &amp; Suzy (Suske &amp; Wiske) on the back of the ghost Sus Antigone. It's the classic cover of an issue where Spike &amp; Suzy meet eachother for the first time in medieval Antwerp.&nbsp;<br>Everybody in Belgium knows the adventures of this young duo and must have read a dozen of their albums.&nbsp;<br>When you're in front of the mural the Cathedral of our Lady makes a beautiful appearance.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;( may 2007))</div>

Suske & Wiske.

Brecht Evens

<div>The 9th strip wall in Antwerp designed by Brecht Evens, a famous illustrator&nbsp; symbolizes the soul of the city, the dynamics and the diversity. With its ​​210 square meters is the largest strip wall so far. For his Antwerp strip wall Evens opted for a set of festive scenes in which to find&nbsp; plenty of historical and fictional characters. Include Pegasus, the Minotaur, Salvador Dalí and Shiva are reviewed. Passers by will always discover something new.<br><br>(2012)<br><br>Buidling was demolished in december 2021<br><br></div>

Colorful Parade

<div>In the Kloosterstraat you'll find the 10th comic wall in Antwerp.<br>This wall is based on Nero created by Marc Sleen, we see 'Petoetje and Petatje'&nbsp; walking towards the harbor in true comic style. While Nero awaits them on a towing boat.<br><br>(2014)</div>

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