The four (comic)
| Comic | |
|---|---|
| title | The four |
| Original title | Les 4 As |
| country | Belgium |
| author |
Georges Chaulet François Craenhals Sergio Salma |
| Illustrator |
François Craenhals Jacques Debruyne Alain Maury |
| publishing company | Casterman |
| magazine | Tremplin |
| First publication | 1964 - 2007 |
| expenditure | 43 |
die Vier (in the original "Les 4 As" , in German "Die 4 Asse" ) is a Franco-Belgian comic series by Georges Chaulet and François Craenhals , whichappeared for the first time in 1964 and is continued to this day. So far, 43 volumes of this series have been published, of whichonly 14 volumes were sold in Germany . The first ten albums were publishedby Carlsen Verlag between 1973 and 1982 ,andanother four albums were published by Schreiber & Leser in 1988 and 1989 . In addition to the creators Chaulet and Craenhals, Jacques Debruyne , Alain Maury and Sergio Salma also work on the series.
The drawing style of François Craenhals is based on the so-called Ligne claire , the "clear line", with its shadowless, sharply drawn people and landscapes.
Novels
At first, "the four" were a series of novels for young people that focused on the extraordinary experiences of three boys, a girl and their dog. Back then, Georges Chaulet (text) and François Craenhals ( illustrations ) were responsible for the realization . The novels were never published in Germany. In 1962, the two creatives proposed to Casterman- Verlag to convert the novel series into a comic series.
The German novel titles have been translated accordingly.
| Original title | translated original title | Published | × |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Fantôme de Campaville | The Phantom of Campaville | 1957 | image |
| Les 4 As font du cinéma | The four make the cinema | 1958 | image |
| Les 4 As et le Picasso | The four and Picasso | 1959 | image |
| Les 4 As et le serpent de mer | The four and the sea serpent | 1961 | image |
| Les 4 As et le secret du donjon | The four and the secret of the donjon | 1962 | image |
| Les 4 As au collège | The four at the Collège | 1962 | image |
action
The actions of the albums cover the Adventure film - stereotypes of the past and present time from. There spies , sects , sea monsters and ghosts are up to mischief. Treasures have to be unearthed, unknown animal species discovered and new, groundbreaking technologies protected from misuse. The four friends travel to near and far countries, even to Mars , repel alien invaders and take part in breakneck competitions, such as a rally . All of the stories also contain funny situations that would do justice to the slapstick of the silent films of the 1920s.
The main characters
The story is about the fantastic, hair-raising adventures of a smart group of children who call themselves “the four” . The name is made up of the first letters of their first names:
- V alentin, called Tino: all-rounder, easily tinkers a motorcycle out of a sewing machine.
- I length, small "grande dame" of the gang: Modenärrin, decorator and cosmetics expert.
- E rwin, called Ergo: bookworm and brain worker, has a suitable quote ready for every situation.
- R olf, known as Rolli: weighty gourmet and master chef with a balanced disposition.
The gang also includes Oskar, a fox terrier with a black eye ring and a motorized red soap box named Torpedo .
The four main characters, apart from Oskar, have other names in the French-speaking world :
| Name (german) | Name (french) |
|---|---|
| Valentine | Marco , called "Lastic" |
| Inge | Dina |
| Erwin , called "Ergo" | Théo , called "Doct" |
| Rolf , called "Rolli" | Jean-Louis , called "Bouffi" (French for "bloated" ) |
The police officers Erbsl and Bohner are called "Brodequin et Lecardunoie" in the French original , whereby Brodequin means "laced boots" in German .
There is another version of the comics in which the characters have different names. There Valentin becomes Danny , Inge becomes Nina , Erwin becomes Carolus , and the opponents become Doctor Stirbligg and Captain Ogottsonkopp .
The minor characters
- Erbsl and Bohner : two underexposed police officers
- Professor Tube : Scientist and friend of the four
- William S. Contanbanck : Billionaire and Friend of Four
- Les Fracas : The evil doppelgangers of the four (their French names are Plastic , Damna , Drac and Baffru )
- Doctor Hargnon : archetype of the mad scientist, malevolent genius
- Colonel Ostrogoth : Doctor Hargnon's partner
Published titles
Overview of the albums released in Germany
Published by Carlsen-Verlag
| tape | Title in German-speaking countries | Original title | × | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The four and the sea serpent or The surprising end to a treasure hunt | Les 4 As et le serpent de mer | image | 3-551-01601-1 |
| 02 | The four and the turbo glider or How Napoleon almost conquered Europe after all | Les 4 As et l'aeroglisseur | image | 3-551-01602-X |
| 03 | The four and the holy cow or the star on the forehead of the cattle | Les 4 As et la vache sacrée | image | 3-551-01603-8 |
| 04 | The Four and the Nachtgespenst or how the old ladies to table-turning came | Les 4 As et le visiteur de minuit | image | 3-551-01604-6 |
| 05 | The Four and the Kuruku or The Right Scream at the Right Time | Les 4 As et le couroucou | image | 3-551-01605-4 |
| 06 | The four and the golden Emil or celluloid is patient | Les 4 As et la coupe d'or | image | 3-551-01606-2 |
| 07 | The Four and the Battle for the Crown or The Abduction of Alexander the Damp | Les 4 As et le tyran | image | 3-551-01607-0 |
| 08 | The four and the snow dragon or roulette can cost head and neck | Les 4 As et le dragon des neiges | image | 3-551-01608-9 |
| 09 | The four and the Olympic rally or the mysterious tricks of the red mask | Les 4 As et le rallye olympique | image | 3-551-01609-7 |
| 10 | The Four and Robinson Island or The Taming of the Shrew | Les 4 As et l'ile du robinson | image | 3-551-01610-0 |
Published by Schreiber & Leser-Verlag
| tape | Title in German-speaking countries | Original title | × | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | The four and the blue diamond | Les 4 As et le diamant bleu | image | 3-922-54842-3 |
| 12 | The four and the iceberg | Les 4 As et l'iceberg | image | 3-922-54846-6 |
| 13 | The four and the unicorn | Les 4 As et la licorne | image | 3-922-54852-0 |
| 14th | The four and the secret of the pepecapotl | Les 4 As et le secret de la montagne | image | 3-922-54865-2 |
Overview of the albums not released in Germany
The French album titles have been translated into German accordingly.
| tape | Original title | Translation of the original title | Published | × |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Les 4 As et la ruée vers l'or | The four and the gold rush | Jan. 1973 | image |
| 12 | Les 4 As et le Picasso volé | The four and the stolen Picasso | Jun. 1974 | image |
| 13 | Les 4 As et la bomb F | The four and the "F" bomb | Jun. 1975 | image |
| 14th | Les 4 As et la Saucisse volante | The four and the flying sausage | Jun. 1976 | image |
| 15th | Les 4 As et le gang des chapeaux blancs | The four and the band of white hats | Sep 1977 | image |
| 16 | Les 4 As et le vaiseau fantôme | The four and the ghost ship | Dec 1978 | image |
| 20th | Les 4 As et le château maléfique | The four and the castle of evil | May 1982 | image |
| 21st | Les 4 As et le trésor des tsars | The four and the treasure of the tsars | Sep 1983 | image |
| 22nd | Les 4 As et le hold-up de la big bank | The four and the big bank robbery | Apr. 1984 | image |
| 23 | Les 4 As et le magicien | The four and the magician | Jan. 1985 | image |
| 25th | Les 4 As et la déesse des mers | The four and the sea goddess | Sep 1988 | image |
| 26th | Les 4 As et la navette spatiale | The four and the space shuttle | Sep 1989 | image |
| 27 | Les 4 As et le requin géant | The four and the giant shark | May 1990 | image |
| 28 | Les 4 As et l'empire caché | The four and the hidden kingdom | Apr. 1991 | image |
| 29 | Les 4 As et le mystère de la jungle | The four and the secret of the jungle | Jan. 1992 | image |
| 30th | Les 4 As et les extraterrestres | The four and the aliens | Aug 1993 | image |
| 31 | Les 4 As et le fantôme du Mont Saint-Michel | The four and the phantom of Mont Saint-Michel | Aug 1994 | image |
| 32 | Les 4 As et le robot vandale | The four and the rampaging robot | Aug 1995 | image |
| 33 | Les 4 As et l'Atlantide | The four and Atlantis | Aug 1996 | image |
| 34 | Les 4 As et les sorcières | The four and the witches | Aug 1997 | image |
| 35 | Les 4 As et les dinosaures | The four and the dinosaurs | Sep 1998 | image |
| 36 | Les 4 As et la momie | The four and the mummy | 1999 | image |
| 37 | Les 4 As et les fantômes | The four and the ghosts | Aug 2000 | image |
| 38 | Les 4 As et le monstre des océans | The four and the monster of the oceans | Aug 2001 | image |
| 39 | Les 4 As et Halloween | The four and the Halloween festival | Aug 2002 | image |
| 40 | Les 4 As et le loup de Tasmanie | The four and the Tasmanian wolf | Sep 2003 | image |
| 41 | Les 4 As et le grand suprême | The four and the grandmaster | Oct. 2004 | image |
| 42 | Les 4 As: Mission Mars | The four : Mission Mars | May 2005 | image |
| 43 | La Balade des 4 AS | The four on the move | Apr 2007 | image |
Web links
- "Die Vier" at Deutscher Comic Guide
- "Les 4 As" at BDGest´ (French)
- "Les 4 As" at Casterman (French)
- Casterman (Heimat-Verlag der Vier) (French)