The Must-See Comic Book Murals of Brussels

Sure we know about the fries, waffles, chocolate and ale, but did you know Brussels is home to over 55 comic book murals that paint its city walls? Known as the world's comic book capital of the world, Belgium's capital is filled with larger-than-life colorful murals that make the whole city look similar to a living comic book strip! We've rounded up the city's most iconic murals, which can also be found on this cool comic strip route that tourists can follow when they visit.

Created by cartoonist Hergé, Tintin is Belgium's most famous comic strip hero. In this mural, Tintin is accompanied by his dog Snowy and his friend Captain Haddock on yet another adventure, this one known as The Calculus Affair, in which Tintin does his best to free Professor Calculus who has been abducted by secret agents. Find this comic at Rue de l'Étuve, 1000 Brussels.

This green spacesuit wearing woman is Yoko Tsuno, one of the first comic strip women to get her own series in the 1970s. Unlike many stereotypical female characters, she is just as courageous and adventurous as any male counterpart. Not only is she an intelligent electrical engineer, multilingual Buddhist and space traveler, but she also practices aikido and kendo allowing her to defeat villains with grace. With a high respect for loyalty and friendship, this heroine has garnered quite a fan base. Find this comic at Rue Terre-Neuve, 1000 Brussels.

This squash buckling man is Armando Catalano, a hero known for his fighting skills and passionate zeal. The Scorpion is a nickname of Catalano that originates from the tattoo on his right shoulder. Contantly battling his arch-enemy Trebaldi, this comic is packed with sword duels and action. Find this comic at Rue du Treurenberg, 1000 Brussels.

This relatively new western comic was created in 2002 by Olivier Jouvray. Lincoln is a young cowboy who lets his fists, alongside his sharp wit, do the talking. This born brawler is chosen by God to restore order to humanity, superhero-style. To make things more interesting he was made immortal. Find this comic at Rue des Palais, 1020 Laeken.

The star of this colorful mural is Jojo, a cheerful seven-year-old boy who often times is alongside his best friend fat Louis. In this comic, author André Geerts attempts to create everyday scenes that glorify domestic bliss. The child is taken care of by his grandma, while his overworked dad lives in a modern environment much unlike the relaxed city-meets-countryside one seen here. Find this comic at Rue Piereman, 1000 Brussels.

This humorous comic strip is a part of a series which make fun of Saint Peter and Lucifer. St. Peter's patience is constantly tried as late comers, lost or disobedient angles attempt to pass through the pearly gates of Heaven. He's well aware of all human fallings and at times allow those who may not exactly belong in Heaven a pass, though much to Lucifer's dismay. Find this comic at Rue des Minimes 91, 1000 Brussels.

Nero is an anti-hero whose human flaws which include being egotistical, overweight and bald, made him all the more entertaining. Known as a "newspaper phenomenon," Nero is one of the biggest heroes of Flemish comic strips. Having appeared without fail from 1947 to 2002 in the Catholic Flemish newspapers, The Adventures of Nero proved to be captivating, focusing on a complex character worth reading about. Find this comic at Place Saint-Géry, 1000 Brussels.

This comic follows the adventures of Suzy, a headstrong girl, alongside Spike, a brave orphan, who oftentimes acts as a peacemaker when things get messy between Suzy and her Aunt Sidonia. This comic remains the best-selling series in the Benelux thanks to its popularity in The Netherlands and French-speaking Belgium. Find this comic at Rue de Laeken 111, 1000 Brussels.

In this mural we see Nick, a dreamer, in red pajamas on yet another fun adventure in the company of an elephant, a chimpanzee, a giraffe, a hippo and other exotic animals. Though, such adventures don't always end well. Author Hermann is known for the cynicism in his work, often confronting his readers with the shady things bad human beings do to each other. Think the petty, power-hungry and selfish. Find this comic at Rue de la Senne - Rue des Fabriques 40, 1000 Brussels.

In this mural we see Cori, waving to the masses from the top of a mast, happy as can be. It's clear that this character loves being at sea, no matter what the conditions. Constantly seeking adventure, the boy sails with the Dutch East India Company where he comes across battles amidst majestic sailing. Find this mural at Rue des Fabriques 21, 1000 Brussels.

Themes of depression, sadness and the mundane realities of life make the comic character Mister Jean both familiar and relatable. Unlike most comic book subjects, Mister Jean isn't looking for adventure. In fact, it's the opposite. His routine life stays predictable, with his challenges being things like battling against the effects of the daily grind we all know so well as opposed to say, fighting crime. Find this comic at Rue des Bogards 28, 1000 Brussels.

The Adventures of Blake and Mortimer follow the adventures of Philip Mortimer, a British scientist, and his friend Captain Francis Blake of M15, as they battle against the main antagonist and sworn enemy, Colonel Olrik. Author Edgar P. Jacobs strives to make his comics, which involve elements of fantasy, time travel and espionage, believable. His comics are known for their realistic graphical approach. Find this comic at Rue du Houblon 24, 1000 Brussels.

Born in 1968 in a Tintin weekly magazine, Cubitus is a chubby dog with white fluffy hair whose master is a junk collecting inventor who also happens to be an ex-sailor named Semaphore. Cubitus loves good food, novels and intellectual conversations with his neighbor a cat named Sénéchal, yet is found on this mural peeing with gusto. Find this comic at Rue de Flandre 109, 1000 Brussels

This character is the first anti-hero in Franco-Belgian comic strips. Gaston is a gentle anarchist known for being both a pest and an accident-prone clown. From silly experiments and outrageous inventions to ridiculous ideas and antics, this character became very popular, and amassed a large following interested in the everyday life of Gaston. Find this comic at Rue de l'Écuyer 15, 1000 Brussels.

In this mural we see a yellow beast grabbing nearby fruit from within his cage, an angry grocer and two customers who don't look pleased about having to pay the bill. This is just one scene of many adventures starring the two boys, Blondin and his sidekick Cirage. Blondin is a problem solver who favors reasoning, while Cirage is the crazy friend who rather attacks a problem head-on. Author Jijé is known as the godfather and pioneer of the Belgian comic strip. Find this comic at Rue des Capucins 15, 1000 Brussels.

Lucky Luke is a Western comic series created by Maurice De Bevere. In this mural we see that the bank is being raided by the notorious Dalton brothers, still wanted for previous crimes, who are escaping with bags of money along with Jolly Jumper. If you look closely you can see the famous Atomium landmark has been painting in the backdrop. Find this comic at Rue de la Buanderie 19, 1000 Brussels.

In this dark mural we see that a young boy has chosen to free the Yeti over King Kong and the Minotaur, whose names can be spotted atop their cages. Though the Yeti looks like an enormous gorilla, it is indeed the yeti. Author Mezzo's comic albums feature depressing short stories that speak to the frustrations of a younger generation who he interprets as bored living in a middle-class environment. Find this comic at Rue Hubert Stiernet 23, 1020 Laeken.

Little Spirou came about when in 1983, the comic's authors decided to create a special issue with a gag about the main character, Spirou's childhood. Little Spirou is a young boy in elementary school, who won over hearts with his good intentioned heart, cheeky curiosity and naïve interest in girls. Spirou was first written by French artist Rob-Vel, though today the comic strip has been taken over by Morvan and Munuera. Find this mural at Bruparck, 1020 Laeken.

Author Roba was inspired by his son and his dog to create Boule and Bill, a comic about a little boy with a cocker spaniel best friend. To make the story even more heartwarming, Bill also has another best friend, Caroline, a turtle. Family friendly, this comic is filled with kindness and a love of life. Find this comic at Rue du Chevreuil, 1000 Brussels.

Asterix, Oblix and a hoard of colorful villagers can be seen in this mural in which they are attacking a Roman camp. Asterix the comic strip is beloved due to its complexity, fun nature and ability to tie in cultural and historical references within its playful adventures. Find this comic at Rue de la Buanderie 33-35, 1000 Brussels.

This is a mural for detective lovers in which a little dog is shown distracting journalist and reporter Ric Hochet, while character Nadine is being attacked by an unknown villain with a knife. Luckily for her, Hochet has been saving lives and solving puzzles for over 50 years, so he'll be sure to crack this case. Find this comic at Rue du Bon Secours 9, 1000 Brussels.

The star of this mural is Victor Sackville, a spy for His Majesty the King of England, George V. He travels the world during the First World War, attempting to thwart the Germans when he can. This comic appeals to those who are fans of architectural masterpieces and vintage cars, in addition to stories of espionage. Find this comic at Rue du Marché au Charbon 60, 1000 Brussels.

A cheerful couple is out for a brisk walk around the city in this mural by author Frank Pé. Broussaille is widely known as the author's alter ego, as both are city boys with sensitive souls and lovers of nature. Broussaille the comic series was first published in 1978. Find this comic at Plattesteen, 1000 Brussels.

A favorite of Brussels, this Tintin mural was created in celebration of the centenary of the birth of Georges Remi, aka Hergé. This large fresco is an enlargement of the 56th illustration from Tintin in America. Here the character is chasing Billy Smiles, a gangster who's out to get him for refusing to kill Al Capone. Find this comic at Place Horta, 1000 Brussels.

This happy girl taking her dog for a walk is named Debbie, though depending on where you are in the world it could be Zana or Cristina. She's known for being an upstanding, sweet, talented girl and has amassed a loyal readership eager to see her start a new hobby or activity. Debbie is always good at what she does and is the embodiment of the author's ideal daughter. Find this comic at Avenue de la Reine 325, 1020 Laeken.