Kresse, Hans G. - 1 original page from The Damned - Vidocq (1969)

Hans Georg Kresse (1921 - 1992) was the son of Ludwig Hermann Georg Kresse, a violist, and Hendrina Maria Jordan, a telephone operator. He had one son and two daughters with Anna Zandstra (born 1937). By law on August 7, 1953 (Government Gazette no. 408), he was naturalized as a Dutch citizen. From a young age, Hans Kresse was captivated by the art of drawing. In 1938, he debuted as a comic strip artist with 'Tarzan van de apen'. He had no formal art education and was a natural talent. In early 1945, 'Eric de Noorman' was created, a joint idea by Kresse and Marten Toonder. 'Eric de Noorman' developed over the years into one of the most beloved Dutch comic heroes. But Kresse drew much more than just 'Eric de Noorman'. His works also include the comics 'Erwin', 'Xander', and 'Vidocq'. Additionally, he published several Native American comics, including 'Matho Tonga', 'de Gouden Dolk', and 'de Indianenreeks'. Kresse's work as an illustrator was also very important. He created covers and illustrations for magazines and books such as Panorama, Margriet, Revue, Donald Duck, Pep, Arendsoog, Winfair, De Vijf, Pim Pandoer, and others. Besides his comic stories, Kresse produced thousands of illustrations for books like the Arendsoog series and weekly magazines such as Panorama, Margriet, Donald Duck, and Pep. In 1976, Kresse received the Stripschapprijs, and the following year, he was awarded the 'Prix Alfred', a French comic prize. Hans Kresse was one of the most important comic artists and illustrators in the Netherlands in the 20th century and inspired many Dutch comic artists, although no one managed to replicate his technically perfect style. Kresse did not see himself as an artist but rather as a craftsman. He found writing stories more enjoyable and challenging than creating the accompanying comic drawings. In an interview, Kresse stated that Eric de Noorman truly 'lived for him'. In 1976, he received the Stripschapprijs for his entire body of work, and a year later, he was honored in France with the Prix Alfred. In 1990, the foundation De Kresse-kring was established to preserve and publish Kresse's work for future generations. Furthermore, he was opposed to the 'fuss' around his person and believed it was much more meaningful that his comics were so popular and reached a million audience through various newspapers.

Vidocq is a Dutch comic series by artist and writer Hans G. Kresse. The comic is based on the life of the historical figure Eugène-François Vidocq (1775-1857), a criminal who later became head of the French security service and opened the first known private detective agency.
The series was published from 1965 to 1970 in the weekly magazine Pep.

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