Charles-Henri-Jean Dewisme (born 16 October 1918 in Ath, Belgium), better known by his pen name Henri Vernes, is an author of action and science-fiction novels, of which has he published over 200 titles. He is most noted for the creation of the character Bob Morane, a hero whose adventures spanned fifty years and went from straight adventure and science-fiction to fantasy. Vernes also wrote the text of many comics albums and animated movies.Dewisme used a number of other pseudonyms, including Jacques Colombo, Robert Davids, Duchess Holiday, C. Reynes, Jacques Seyr, Lew Shannon, Ray Stevens, as well as his real name.
Created the character of Bob Morane in 1953 with the first episode of his series of novels (then comic books) 'La Vallée Infernale' (released on December 16, 1953).
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