Former Studio Vandersteen artists are no longer allowed to sign Suske en Wiske | general

The message below is currently doing the rounds on social media. It was delivered by no one Standard publisher Famous painters who worked before Vandersteen Studio on Sousuke and whiskey I have worked. In all kinds of comic exhibitions, at the request of fans and in other ways, they make drawings, whether for a fee or not Sousuke and whiskey In albums or on other carriers. After years of turning a blind eye and warnings, Standard Uitgeverij, which manages the exploitation rights to the comic series, has put an end to it and cites infringement of the copyrighted work.

Existing painters are only permitted to make drawings by “express agreement with the Vandersteen heirs.” Sousuke and whiskey Or “represent the series promotionally at public events such as comic festivals, book fairs, etc.” Everything else happens without permission and is considered an illegal production by the publisher. This practice will no longer be tolerated.

All former employees of the Vandersteen Studio, most of whom were painters who had worked there for many years, received this letter. “These agreements enter into force immediately and compliance with them will be monitored,” the letter concluded.