However, the most radical shift came with and later Yoann & Vehlmann (and the "Spirou One-Shot" initiative). These creators realized that a bellboy in 2020 was an anachronism. Instead of rebooting the character to be a modern hipster, they leaned into the surrealism of his existence.
No discussion of the is complete without mentioning the most controversial period: the run by writer Fabien Vehlmann and artist Yoann Chivard (collectively known as "Yoann & Vehlmann").
: Spirou's hot-headed but loyal best friend and fellow reporter. Spip : Spirou's sarcastic and often grouchy pet squirrel.
Spirou's pet squirrel, who often provides cynical commentary or comic relief from the sidelines. The Count of Champignac