I found this a lovely little series, ostensibly meant for young Czech readers, but rather Grimm at times (as you can see).


(page 2)

I’m guessing the series was published in the ~1970’s. Happily for English-speakers, it was recently translated by one “Tomalakis.” Here are 13 mini-chapters you can read:

----> https://imgur.com/t/pochal <----

Artist Jiří Kalousek worked effectively in a variety of styles, and passed away in 1986. Samples here:

https://www.google.com/search?q="jiri+kalousek"+artist&udm=2

    • JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.eeOPMEnglish
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      10 days ago

      Ah, I’ve even read some of those!

      So cool to see comics devoted to different cultures’ backstories, even if they don’t sell like Superman, Avengers, etc.