Did you know Brussels has more comic strip artists per square kilometer than any other country? Right here, before the Gil Jourdan – Guus Slim mural, we celebrate that heritage. This mural is part of the Brussels Comic Book Route. It’s a trail of over 50 murals scattered across the city. Each one brings to life iconic characters from Franco-Belgian comics. The Gil Jourdan mural is a tribute to Maurice Tillieux, the creator of Gil Jourdan. Known as Guus Slim in Dutch, this detective character debuted 50 years before this mural was painted. The mural itself depicts a scene from “La voiture immergée,” the third volume of the series. The image is taken from the original comic strip. You can almost feel the tension as Jourdan faces whatever mystery awaits him. This vibrant artwork perfectly captures the spirit of the comic. The Gil Jourdan – Guus Slim Mural reminds us of Belgium’s rich history of comic art.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to