 Gathering of comic authors of Eppo in 1982 | |
| Editor | Martin Lodewijk (1975–?) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Comics magazine |
| Frequency | Weekly (1975–1988) Biweekly (1988–1999) Biweekly (2009–present) |
| Publisher | Oberon |
| First issue | September 1975 2009 (relaunched) |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
| Website | eppostripblad.nl |
Eppo is a Dutchcomics magazine named after the protagonist of the back-page-gags. It was the result of the merging of the magazinesPep andSjors.[1]Eppo ran as a weekly magazine from 1975 to 1988; it was revived in 2009 as a fortnightly magazine.
The first thirteen issues ofEppo appeared in the last three months of 1975 and introduced comics such asStorm,Roel Dijkstra,Franka (originally a character from thePep-featuredHet Misdaadmuseum) andSjors & Sjimmie. All of them became staples of the magazine, alongside Eppo himself.
In 1985, after more than 500 issues,Eppo merged withWordt Vervolgd, a television program devoted to comics, cartoons, and related topics. Early 1988 the magazine became the bi-weeklySjors & Sjimmie.[1] The first years were still successful, but in 1994 the name was shortened toSjosji in an attempt to reach a younger generation. It backfired, and by the end of the decadeSjosji ceased publication.[1]
In February 2009 the magazine was revived asEppo[2] and taken back to heart by its original readers. Household names asStorm,Franka,Agent 327, andEppo go hand in hand with new comics such asElsje,Eugene andDating for Geeks.
Comics published in the magazine are as follows:[1]