Le Journal de Mickey | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 21, 1934

Le Journal de Mickey | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 21, 1934

On this day in 1934, ‘Le Journal de Mickey’ launched in France. The magazine features comic strips about the adventures of Mickey Mouse, Disney characters, and other family-friendly stories. ‘Le Journal de Mickey’ is cited as the origin of the modern Franco-Belgian (or “BD”) strip stories. The publication still runs today and is France’s most popular weekly magazine for kids 8-13! Paul Winkler, the magazine’s creator, was named a Disney Legend in 1997. [90 years ago in 2024]