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Papyrus
The seventeenth book in the series, Tutankhamun, from left to right: Papyrus, Théti-Chéri and Pouin
Publication information
PublisherDupuis (French)
Cinebook (English)
FormatOngoing series
GenreAlternate history fiction
No. of issues36 (in French)
7 (in English)
Creative team
Created byLucien De Gieter

Papyrus is a Belgian comic book series, written and illustrated by Lucien De Gieter. The story takes place in ancient Egypt. It was first published in 1974 in Spirou magazine in the form of episodes.

An animated series was created in 1998 that was two seasons long (52 episodes) and shown on TFOU in France and in Quebec on Radio-Canada. It also aired on Unis in 2016.[1]

In 2000, a video game for the Game Boy Color was developed by Planet Interactive Development and published by Ubisoft.

Plot

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In the beginning, Horus the falcon, god of light, and Set, the god of evil, fought to control Egypt. The council of the Gods decided and Set was sent to exile, while Horus became the first pharaoh of Egypt. For two thousand years, pharaoh succeeded pharaoh. Meanwhile, Set plotted a revenge, and deep inside his sinister black Pyramid of Ombos, Set imprisoned Horus in a magic sarcophagus. From then on, and no longer protected by the god Horus, Egypt was at the mercy of Set and his servant Aker. The gods chose Papyrus, a young fisherman who must find the secret entrance to Ombos, free the god Horus and restore peace to Egypt.

Characters

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Main characters

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  • Papyrus: originally a young fisherman, Papyrus is the hero of the comic, friend of the daughter of the Pharaoh, and possessor of a magic sword which was given to him by the daughter of the god Sobek; in exchange, he must protect the princess Théti-Chéri from all danger.
  • Théti-Chéri is a daughter of the pharaoh Merenptah, grand priestess of Isis, sacred dancer, and heiress to the throne of the Double Kingdom. While she can be haughty and stubborn, she cares very much for Papyrus.

Regular side characters

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  • The Goddess with the Resplendent Hair (La Déesse au Cheveux Resplendissant) is Papyrus' patron deity, a lesser goddess and daughter of Sobek.
  • Imhotep is a one-legged boy and apprentice to the architect Amenope who becomes a friend of Papyrus.
  • Pouin is a short, timid Bedouine dwarf.
  • Khamelot is Pouin's donkey, who is much smarter and more determined than his master.
  • Shepti is a young maidservant to Théti-Chéri who becomes a pawn of Sekhmet's mad High Priest in issue #22 (La Prisonnière de Sekhmet). Upon her rescue by Papyrus and Pouin, she and Pouin fall in love and get married.
  • Phoetus is a small mummy.

Albums

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Thirty-three albums have been published so far:

  1. La Momie engloutie (1978) (ISBN 2-8001-2721-X, ISBN 2-8001-0598-4 et ISBN 2-8001-2714-7): Papyrus is appointed by Sobek's daughter to rescue Théti-Chéri and her father from a power-hungry traitor at the Pharaoh's side.
  2. Le Maître des trois portes (1979): While trying to discover why the Nile's waters have suddenly gone low, Papyrus and Théti-Chéri discover and become prisoners in a golden underground city ruled by the living mummy of Menes, who wishes to seize power over Egypt again. In order to escape, Papyrus must discover the secret of the three gates which separate the city from the upper world.
  3. Le Colosse sans visage: Papyrus aids the inhabitants of a city cursed by the gods for the unholy atrocities their past ruler (the titular colossus) has committed. For this well-meant deed, he is cursed by the gods and transformed into a hideous creature, and it is up to Théti-Chéri to appease the gods, even if it means paying the ultimate price.
  4. Le Tombeau de Pharaon
  5. L'Égyptien blanc
  6. Les Quatre Doigts du Dieu Lune
  7. La Vengeance des Ramsès (ISBN 2-8001-2727-9); English translation: The Rameses Revenge (ISBN 978-1905460359): The four colossi of the Temple of Rameses rise against a band of plunderers.
  8. La Métamorphose d'Imhotep (ISBN 2-8001-2728-7); English translation: Imhotep's Transformation (ISBN 978-1905460502): Papyrus must find an antidote for the poisoned Pharaoh while a friend plays the role of the ruler.
  9. Les Larmes du géant (ISBN 2-8001-2729-5): A Hittite princess arrives at court as a second wife for the Pharaoh, bringing with her the secret of iron. In the temple of Amonhotep III, plotters want to seize power for themselves and build invincible weapons, so they capture the Hittite princess as well as Théti.
  10. La Pyramide noire (ISBN 2-8001-2730-9): Papyrus takes an enchanted Théti to a mage who may be able to heal her.
  11. Le Pharaon maudit (ISBN 2-8001-2731-7): Théti and Papyrus fight against plunderers, six girls who call themselves Daughters of Akhenaton.
  12. L'Obélisque: Amenope, the royal architect, and his assistant Imhotep, despite obstacles but with the help of Papyrus and Théti cut, transport, and erect an obelisk at Thebes.
  13. Le Labyrinthe: Papyrus is named ambassador of Egypt by the King of Minos.
  14. L'Île Cyclope (ISBN 2-8001-2734-1): Théti goes to rejoin Papyrus in Crete with the mummy of the son of Minos. Papyrus sets off again, finally finding and rescuing the princess on a fantastic island.
  15. L'Enfant hiéroglyphe: Imhotep, the successor of Amenope, is saved from a fire by Papyrus. The parchment that established the plans of Amenope for the new temple were saved, but the workers strike, and Imhotep is accused of sacrilege. Théti and Papyrus discover those responsible for the strike.
  16. Le Seigneur des crocodiles (ISBN 2-8001-2736-8): Captured by Libyan nomads, Papyrus and Théti escape into the desert where they meet a blind mage who asks Papyrus to give him his eyes.
  17. Toutânkhamon, le Pharaon assassiné (ISBN 2-8001-2737-6); English translation Tutankhamun (ISBN 978-1-905460-84-7): While beset and framed by graverobbers plundering the Valley of the Kings, Papyrus meets the spirit of Ankhesenpaaton, the wife of Tutankhamen, who seeks his help in reuniting her with her beloved husband, just as Papyrus' ancestor has done so many years ago.
  18. L'Œil de Rê (ISBN 2-8001-2194-7): During the feast of Opet, Amenmes, one of the sons of Rameses II disputes the throne of the Pharaoh Merenptah.
  19. Les Momies maléfiques (ISBN 2-8001-2739-2); English translation The Evil Mummies (ISBN 978-1-84918-027-6): In the chambers of the temple of Montouhotep, ten bodies of archers of Seqenenre Taa II, dead in combat, are mummified in haste. Meanwhile, Théti's expedition enters the desert but forgets to render homage to Seth.
  20. La Colère du grand sphinx (ISBN 2-8001-2445-8 et ISBN 2-8001-2740-6); English translation (ISBN 978-1-84918-115-0): While searching for Théti, Papyrus angers the Great Sphinx.
  21. Le Talisman de la grande pyramide (ISBN 2-8001-2591-8): Wanting to discover the origin of the screams heard at the foot of the Great Pyramid each night, Papyrus angers the god Anubis.
  22. La Prisonnière de Sekhmet (ISBN 2-8001-2765-1); English translation Sekhmet's Captive (ISBN 978-1800440395): The goddess Sekhmet is upset: the ancient Great Priest of her temple has conceived a diabolical plan in which Princess Théti, the only one capable of calming this divinity, plays a central role.
  23. Le Cheval de Troie (ISBN 2-8001-2940-9): Papyrus and Théti arrive in Troy, ruined and occupied by thieves searching in vain for the treasure of King Priam.
  24. La main pourpre (ISBN 2-8001-3095-4): Papyrus and Théti find the "purple hand" in Tyre, along with victims of the leaders of the city.
  25. Le Pharaon fou (ISBN 2-8001-3229-9): After having escaped from the soldiers of Tyre, Papyrus and Théti find that Pouin has become the king of Dor. After having convinced him to return to Egypt, Papyrus meets a curious character named Moses who is leaving Egypt with his tribe.
  26. Le Masque d'Horus (ISBN 2-8001-3354-6): The queen sends Papyrus on a secret mission: to find Théti's younger brother, who was taken by the priests of the temple of Kom Ombo.
  27. La Fureur des Dieux (ISBN 2-8001-2721-X): Rameses II the younger hunts a bull in the company of his father, Sethi I.
  28. Les Enfants d'Isis: For his services to Egypt, Papyrus is granted land and an estate, but the Pharaoh has a darker, ulterior motive for his generosity. He means to separate Papyrus and Théti, who have come to love each other, so that he can arrange a more prestigious marriage of his daughter with a prince of Mitanni.
  29. L'Île de la reine morte
  30. L'Oracle
  31. L'Or de Pharaon
  32. Le taureau de Montou
  33. Papyrus Pharaon

Translations

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English

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Since November 2007, Cinebook has been publishing Papyrus in English.[2] Seven albums have so far been released:

  1. The Rameses Revenge, November 2007, ISBN 978-1-905460-35-9 (translation of the 7th volume)
  2. Imhotep's Transformation, April 2008, ISBN 978-1-905460-50-2 (translation of the 8th volume)
  3. Tutankhamun, April 2009, ISBN 978-1-905460-84-7 (translation of the 17th volume)
  4. The Evil Mummies, April 2010, ISBN 978-1-84918-027-6 (translation of the 19th volume)
  5. The Anger of the Great Sphinx, June 2012, ISBN 978-1-84918-115-0 (translation of the 20th volume)
  6. The Amulet of the Great Pyramid, June 2015, ISBN 978-1849182409 (translation of the 21st volume)
  7. Sekhmet's Captive, March 2022, ISBN 978-1800440395 (translation of the 22nd volume)

Spanish

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In 2020, Dolmen Editorial started publishing integrals of the series in Spanish. As for 2025 it has published 9 volumes containing 27 albums of the series Papyrus. The volumes published by Dolmen Editorial are:

  1. "Papyrus 1974-1977." (November 2020) ISBN 978-84-18510-13-7
  2. "Papyrus 1978-1982." (March 2021) ISBN 978-84-18510-43-4
  3. "Papyrus 1984-1986." (July 2021) ISBN 978-8418898020
  4. "Papyrus 1987-1989." (January 2022) ISBN 978-84-18898-43-3
  5. "Papyrus 1990-1992." (April 2022) ISBN 978-84-18898-83-9
  6. "Papyrus 1993-1995." (October 2022) ISBN 978-84-19380-48-7
  7. "Papyrus 1996-1998." (March 2023) ISBN 978-84-19740-07-6
  8. "Papyrus 1998-2001." (January 2024) ISBN 978-84-10031-24-1
  9. "Papyrus 2002-2004." (January 2025) ISBN 978-84-10390-63-8

Animated series

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Season 1

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  1. The Black Mummy
  2. Anger of the Moon God
  3. Lord of the Crocodiles
  4. Revenge of Ramses
  5. The Faceless Giant
  6. The Cursed Pharaoh
  7. The Black Sun of Seth
  8. The Metamorphosis of Imhotep
  9. The Maze
  10. The Triumph of Bastet
  11. City of Scribes
  12. The Demon of the Red Mountains
  13. The Golden Feather of the Great Falcon
  14. The Return of the Red Sphinx
  15. The White Egyptian
  16. The Harp of Hathor
  17. The Forgotten Sarcophagus
  18. The House of Life
  19. The Revenge of Amon
  20. The Rebirth of the Child Pharaoh
  21. Tears of Giants
  22. The Hieroglyph Child
  23. The Master of the Three Doors
  24. The Black Pyramid
  25. The Mirror of Nebou
  26. The Second Flood of the Sacred River

Season 2

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  1. The Sacrilege of Papyrus
  2. Mika the Sorceress
  3. The Thirtieth Case of Senet Cursed
  4. Justice Thoueris
  5. The Awakening of Osiris
  6. White Baboon
  7. Stolen Country
  8. Four Chapels of Tutankhamun
  9. The Divine Potter
  10. Return Senkhet
  11. The Talisman of the Great Pyramid
  12. Yam
  13. Time of Discord
  14. Seven Knots of Horus
  15. Renunciation of Papyrus
  16. Nile Red
  17. The Sacred Crown of Wadjet
  18. Neferure
  19. Emissaries
  20. Princess Tiya
  21. Princess Star
  22. The Sacred Child of Ebla
  23. The Ished Tree
  24. The Djed Pillar
  25. The Trial of Papyrus
  26. The Nightmare

Canadian animator and cartoonist Guy Delisle documented his experiences while working on this animated series in 1997 in Shenzhen: A Travelogue from China.[3]

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Papyrus is a Belgian series written and illustrated by Lucien De Gieter, first serialized in 1974 in the magazine Spirou and set in during the Nineteenth Dynasty. The titular protagonist is a young peasant fisherman named , who wields a magical sword granted by the god to safeguard Princess Theti-Cheri, daughter of Merenre, from threats posed by the priests of Amon, rival princes, and mythical creatures drawn from Egyptian lore. De Gieter, born in Etterbeek, Belgium, and trained at the Institut Saint-Luc in Brussels, began his comics career in 1961 contributing to Spirou, where Papyrus debuted as a blend of historical accuracy and fantasy adventure, featuring a semi-realistic art style that evolved over time. The series was first collected into albums by publisher Dupuis starting in 1978, ultimately spanning 33 volumes, with the concluding episode, Papyrus Pharaon, released in 2015. International editions have appeared in languages including English through Cinebook Ltd., which has issued at least seven volumes emphasizing the duo's escapades along the Nile. Papyrus achieved notable success, inspiring a French-Canadian animated television series that aired from 1998 to 2000, comprising 52 episodes produced by Dupuis Audiovisuel and TVA International Production, which loosely adapts the comics' mythological elements while focusing on Papyrus's heroic quests to restore peace in . The franchise extended to merchandise lines in the late , underscoring its appeal to young readers through dynamic storytelling rooted in and vivid depictions of pharaonic era life.

Creation and publication

Creator

Lucien De Gieter was born on September 4, 1932, in , . He studied at the Institut Saint-Luc in before working as an interior decorator and industrial designer, including contributions to the 1958 Brussels World Expo. In his late twenties, De Gieter transitioned to comics, beginning his professional career in the early 1960s with contributions to Spirou magazine starting in 1961, where he created short mini-book stories and wrote scripts for artists such as Eddy Ryssack, Jem, Francis, and Kiko. De Gieter's early independent works for Spirou included the cowboy strip Pony in 1966 and the adventure series Tôôôt et Puit, about a pearl diver and a mermaid, in 1968. From 1965 to 1968, he assisted Peyo by inking Les Schtroumpfs (The Smurfs), and from 1969 to 1973, he created new gags for Peyo's Poussy, a series about a mischievous cat originally launched in 1949. These collaborations and adventure-oriented projects honed De Gieter's skills in dynamic storytelling and illustration, paving the way for his exploration of historical and fantastical themes. In 1974, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian mythology and its rich lore of gods and adventures, De Gieter developed initial sketches for Papyrus and chose to dedicate himself exclusively to the series, setting aside other projects. As the sole creator, he handled writing, illustration, and coloring for the Papyrus albums, which evolved from a whimsical style influenced by his Peyo collaborations to a more semi-realistic depiction of infused with mythological elements. De Gieter announced his retirement from the series in conjunction with the release of its final installment, Papyrus Pharaon, in 2015, marking the conclusion of over four decades of work on the title.

Publication history

Papyrus first appeared in 1974 in the Belgian magazine Spirou as a series of short episodes set in . These initial black-and-white publications quickly gained popularity, leading to the evolution of the series into a regular ongoing feature by 1978. The primary publisher for the French editions was Dupuis, which began releasing the stories in hardcover album format starting in 1978 with the first volume. A total of 33 albums were produced between 1978 and 2015, with releases occurring on an annual or biennial basis particularly during the 1980s and 1990s to maintain steady serialization momentum. The transition from the magazine's black-and-white pages to full-color albums enhanced the visual appeal, with coloring handled by collaborators including Colette De Gieter, Bernard Swysen, Georges Vloeberghs, and Véronique Grobet, the latter contributing to later volumes. In 2013, creator Lucien De Gieter announced his retirement and the conclusion of the series after the 33rd album. This final installment, titled Papyrus Pharaon, was published in 2015, marking the end of production.

Plot

Papyrus is set in ancient Egypt during the Nineteenth Dynasty under the reign of Pharaoh Merenptah. The series centers on the adventures of Papyrus, a young peasant fisherman, who is chosen to protect Princess Theti-Cheri, the pharaoh's daughter and high priestess of Isis, after rescuing her from a sacrificial plot by the rival priests of Amon. Granted a magical sword by the gods that allows him to command animals and mythical creatures, Papyrus, along with his friend Pouin, embarks on episodic quests to thwart threats including the scheming priests of Amon, ambitious rival princes, foreign invaders, and supernatural beings drawn from Egyptian mythology. The narratives blend historical depictions of pharaonic life with fantasy elements, emphasizing themes of bravery, loyalty, and the clash between divine forces and human ambition.

Characters

Main characters

Papyrus is the protagonist of the series, depicted as a young orphan living in during the reign of Merenptah. He is characterized as brave and resourceful, often embarking on perilous adventures infused with after being granted a magical sword known as the Sword of by the gods, which aids him in protecting from threats like the forces of . Over the course of the 33-album series, Papyrus evolves from a humble into a heroic leader, ultimately ascending to the role of in the final installment. Théti-Chéri, the daughter of Merenptah and grand priestess of the goddess , serves as Papyrus's closest companion and best friend. She is portrayed as intelligent, adventurous, loyal, and courageous, frequently joining Papyrus in his quests and contributing her knowledge of ancient Egyptian customs and lore. Their relationship features elements of a childhood with occasional romantic undertones, particularly explored in later stories, where Papyrus's unwavering loyalty complements Théti-Chéri's cleverness and strategic thinking to drive the narrative forward.

Supporting characters

The with the Resplendent Hair serves as a protective and Papyrus's patron in the series, depicted as a lesser goddess and daughter of who bestows upon him a magical and manifests in visions during critical junctures. functions as a wise advisor and inventor, frequently assisting Papyrus in solving puzzles and engaging in battles, while providing through his often malfunctioning contraptions. Pouin, Papyrus's loyal pet jackal, embodies mischief and instinctual bravery, recurring as a companion who intervenes to avert disasters in various escapades. Among the antagonists, minions of the chaos god Set pose recurring threats, driving conflicts rooted in disorder and opposition to order in , alongside rival princes such as Ames and scheming . Minor recurring figures include Phoetus, a diminutive serving as an occasional thieving ally, and historical cameos such as Ramses II, who appear briefly to contextualize the era's grandeur.

Albums

The series has been collected into 33 albums by Dupuis, starting in 1978. The following table lists the original French titles and their publication years (primarily based on initial album releases or serialization completion).
VolumeTitle (French)Year
1La Momie engloutie1978
2Le Maître des trois portes1979
3Le Colosse sans visage1980
4Le Tombeau du pharaon1981
5L'Égyptien blanc1982
6Les Quatre Doigts du Dieu Lune1983
7La Vengeance des Ramsès1984
8La Métamorphose d'Imhotep1985
9Les Larmes du géant1986
10La Pyramide noire1987
11Akhénaton1988
12L'Obélisque1989
13Le Labyrinthe1990
14L'Île au cyclope1991
15L'Enfant hiéroglyphe1992
16Le Seigneur des crocodiles1993
17Le Pharaon assassiné1994
18L'Œil de Ré1995
19Les Momies maléfiques1996
20La Colère du Sphinx1997
21Le Talisman de la pyramide1998
22La Prisonnière de 1999
23L'Odyssée de 2000
24L'Odyssée de : la Main pourpre2001
25Le Pharaon fou2002
26Le Masque d'Horus2003
27La Fureur des dieux2004
28Les Enfants d'Isis2005
29L'Île de la reine morte2007
30L'Oracle de Thot2008
31L'Or du pharaon2009
32Le Taureau de Montou2012
33 pharaon2015

Adaptations

Animated series

The animated series adaptation of Papyrus consists of 52 episodes divided into two seasons of 26 episodes each, produced by Dargaud Média and Ellipsanime in collaboration with Dupuis Audiovisuel. Directed by Michel Gauthier, the series employs traditional 2D animation that closely mirrors the visual style and ancient Egyptian aesthetic of Lucien de Gieter's original comics. The French voice cast includes Alexis Tomassian as the titular hero Papyrus and Elisabeth Ventura as Princess Theti, with episodes running approximately 26 minutes each. The series premiered on April 8, 1998, within TF1's TFOU programming block in France and was subsequently broadcast on Radio-Canada in , , reaching young audiences across French-speaking regions. An English dub titled The Adventures of Papyrus was produced for international distribution. It draws inspiration from the comics' overarching narrative, where young fisherman is tasked by to combat the forces of the evil god Set. Season 1 aired in 1998, with Season 2 airing from 2000 to 2001; re-runs occurred on channels like Unis TV in 2016. Season 1 centers on 's early adventures, beginning with his selection by to rescue Merenre's daughter Theti from a cursed and culminating in efforts to thwart Set's initial schemes, such as unleashing mummies and monsters along the . Notable episodes include "La momie engloutie" (The Engulfed Mummy), in which Papyrus acquires the magical Sword of Horus, and "Le colosse sans visage" (The Faceless Colossus), involving a siege-like threat to Thebes through a giant statue animated by Set's priests. These stories emphasize Papyrus's growth from a humble to a divine champion, blending action with lessons on courage and loyalty. Season 2 escalates the stakes with more intricate plots, including explorations of Set's ominous black pyramid and trials imposed by the gods to test Papyrus's worthiness. Episodes like "La pyramide noire" (The Black Pyramid) depict infiltrations into Set's fortified domain, while the season finale resolves ongoing threats by linking back to key comic album arcs, such as the broader conflict over Egypt's divine balance. The narrative maintains fidelity to the source material's mythological elements but streamlines complex comic storylines for episodic pacing, incorporating lighthearted moments with supporting characters like the monkey Shepsi to engage child viewers.

Video game

Papyrus is a platform video game adaptation of the Belgian comic series, released in 2000 exclusively for the Game Boy Color. It was developed by Planet Interactive Development and published by Ubisoft. The gameplay is a side-scrolling adventure-platformer in which players control the young Egyptian fisherman Papyrus as he navigates ancient Egyptian environments, including the Nile River, deserts, and temples. Core mechanics involve jumping across platforms, punching or throwing stones at enemies, climbing walls, hanging from vines, and solving basic puzzles to progress, such as avoiding traps and collecting artifacts. Players fight demons and creatures by exploiting their weaknesses, with additional mini-challenges integrated into levels; a unique feature allows unlocking a secret level via the Infrared Port connection between two Game Boy Color units using a special "Ubi Key." After completing Papyrus's quest, players can switch to controlling the rescued Princess Theti for a parallel set of levels with slight variations in paths and challenges. Password saves enable resuming progress across the game's structure. The story draws from the early albums of the comic series, centering on Papyrus's quests to break the curse of the god (Set) and thwart his forces, who seek to overthrow the through schemes like and . In the game, Papyrus must rescue Princess Theti from the evil High Priest and ultimately save the , battling minions across 21 levels divided into multiple acts, including seven boss encounters set in iconic Egyptian locales like Thebes and the regions. This narrative incorporates elements from the , such as retrieving sacred items and confronting Set's dark magic, emphasizing themes of heroism and . Upon release, Papyrus received generally positive reception, particularly from younger audiences, with praise for its vibrant visuals, smooth animations, and engaging introduction to Egyptian history and mythology through the storyline and settings, though critics noted the gameplay as straightforward and lacking depth or innovation. IGN awarded it a 7 out of 10, highlighting the "wonderfully sharp" backgrounds and fun execution despite repetitive elements. Aggregate critic scores averaged 71%, but player feedback was more mixed at around 2.8 out of 5. No sequels or ports to other platforms were developed, limiting its legacy to the Game Boy Color era.

International publications

English editions

Cinebook Ltd, a UK-based publisher specializing in Franco-Belgian , began releasing English translations of Papyrus in November 2007. These editions are presented as full-color volumes, each 48 pages long and priced around £6–£8, targeting young readers aged 8 and up. The translations adapt selected stories from the original French series, starting from the seventh album onward, with each English volume corresponding directly to one original album. Seven volumes were published in total, covering original albums 7 through 13 out of the series' 33 French albums. No further English releases have occurred since 2021, coinciding with the original series' conclusion in 2015. The English volumes maintain the adventurous tone of the originals, with dialogue adapted by translators such as Luke Spear to suit English-speaking audiences while preserving historical and mythological elements. They are available primarily through shops, online retailers like Amazon, and the publisher's website, with limited digital editions offered on platforms such as .
VolumeTitlePublication Date
1November 2007
2Imhotep's TransformationApril 2008
3April 2009
4The Evil MummiesMay 2010
5The Anger of the Great SphinxMarch 2012
6The Amulet of the Great PyramidFebruary 2015
7Sekhmet's CaptiveDecember 2021

Other languages

In Spanish, Dolmen Editorial began publishing integral editions of Papyrus in 2020, releasing 9 volumes by 2025 that compile the first 27 original albums into collections, with further volumes ongoing to cover the complete series. The full series of 33 albums has been available in Dutch since the 1980s, initially through Le Lombard and later by local publishers such as Bladkrijt and Ballon Media, reflecting the strong Franco-Belgian comic market in the and . German editions include partial translations, with the first three albums published as Die wundersamen Abenteuer von by Boiselle & Löhmann Verlag between 1989 and 1990. No further volumes have been released. Indonesian readers have access to partial selections published by PT Gramedia, including volumes like Empat Jari Dewa Bulan (corresponding to the sixth original album), distributed in softcover format for local markets. Publications remain concentrated in European languages, mirroring the influence of the original Spirou magazine serialization, with no confirmed full editions in Japanese or other major Asian languages beyond limited Indonesian releases. The original series concluded in 2015 with its 33rd album, Papyrus Pharaon, prompting updated translations in several markets post-2020.

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