Belgian Comic Artist Hermann, Creator of Jeremiah Series, Dies at Age 87
Hermann, the Belgian comic book artist known for series including Jeremiah, Bernard Prince, and Les Tours de Bois-Maury, passed away on March 22 at 87 years old. With a career spanning six decades, he produced over 120 titles, averaging two publications annually. His final work, the 42nd volume of Jeremiah titled Les Larbins, was released in October 2025. A posthumous standalone graphic novel, Cartagena, is scheduled for publication in late April. Hermann was recognized for his distinctive artistic style, particularly his mastery of direct coloring techniques applied directly to original artwork.
Key facts
- Hermann died on March 22 at age 87
- He created over 120 comic titles during his 60-year career
- His final Jeremiah volume Les Larbins was published in October 2025
- Posthumous work Cartagena will be released in late April
- He was known for his unique drawing style and direct coloring technique
Entities
Artists
- Hermann
- Yves H.
Institutions
- Dupuis
- Le Lombard