Publication History
Zig et Puce first appeared in the Dimanche Illustré, weekly supplement of the French newspaper l’Excelsior, on May 3, 1925. The third major character, Alfred, made his first appearance on December 25, 1925. The series' style was influenced by the Art-Deco design of the period, and its engaging stories are suggested to be the main reason for its wide appeal among both adults and youth, and the subsequent success of the series. It is also considered the earliest French comic strip to employ speech bubbles, the device which was popularized by The Yellow Kid. After a long run of serial and album publications, Saint-Ogan ceased to produce the series in 1954.
The series was later revived by Greg who, with the consent of Saint-Ogan, resumed production in the comics magazine Tintin. It was first published on March 26, 1963, and continued serial publication until 1969.
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