Eric De Rop
Belgian comic book artist (1954–2025)
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Eric De Rop (14 April 1954 – 1 October 2025) was a Belgian comic book artist.[1] He designed comics for the Studio Vandersteen for 43 years.[2]
Life and career
Born in Wilrijk on 14 April 1954, De Rop was the son of fellow comic book artist Eduard De Rop.[3] The first series he worked on were Bessy and Jérôme.[4] His contributions were later published in 2022 by BD Must.[5] In 1984, he began working on the series Spike and Suzy, which he continued to contribute to until 2015.[6] He was also active as a political cartoonist for 't Pallieterke. [7] His son became a famous graffiti artist under the name Bué le Guerrier.[8]
De Rop died on 1 October 2025, at the age of 71.[9]