Merho

Merho a.k.a. Robert Merhottein (Antwerp, October 24, 1948) is the cartoonist of the Peekaboos.

Early career
He grew up reading comics and having the dream of being a cartoonist himself. He worked for 'Studio Vandersteen' in his early years.

The Peekaboos
'The Peekaboos' is a typical Flemish family comics.

Trivia

 * He has won the Brass Adhemar.


 * He is a fan of Laurel and Hardy. He made them cameos.
 * References to James Bond are made in the comics.
 * He appeared as a cameo in several comics of other cartoonists.
 * He is a honorary citizenship in Zoersel, his hometown.
 * He has stated not to have a favorite character.
 * He has however stated that he enjoys drawing Fanny, Alanis and Tomboy the most.
 * According to his friends, he has a lot of the traits Marcel has.
 * His favorite 'The Peekaboos' comic is 'Happy, happy friends'.