Over seventy years of adventure, a body of work intact.
Created in 1953 by Henri Vernes, Bob Morane is one of the most enduring fictional characters in Belgian literature. Novels, comics, games: the universe has crossed the decades, keeping a loyal readership and building an exceptionally rich narrative heritage.
Guardian of the work.
Bob Morane Inc. holds the rights to the adventures and the character of Bob Morane, created by Henri Vernes, which it manages and protects. Its mission: to safeguard the integrity of this legacy while creating the conditions for an ambitious editorial and cultural revival.
Bob Morane Inc. is a company incorporated under Belgian law and based in Brussels. Any exploitation of the work or the character, in all its forms of exploitation, requires its prior authorisation. All licensing requests are handled directly by Bob Morane Inc. Agreements are governed by Belgian law, with exclusive jurisdiction of the Brussels courts.
Licensing and partnerships.
Bob Morane Inc. considers every serious licensing request, in particular in the following fields. Each agreement is tailored, respecting the integrity of the work and existing editorial arrangements.
Print publishing
Reissues, new editions, foreign-language publications. Each agreement is negotiated according to territory and format.
Comics
Graphic adaptations of the novels, new artwork, album reissues. Bob Morane Inc. handles all requests concerning graphic rights linked to the Bob Morane universe.
Digital
Apps, video games and any digital exploitation. A specific licensing framework is available on request.
Other uses
Merchandise, events, exhibitions and any other form of exploitation of the work or the character. Each project is reviewed individually. Each request is assessed in light of existing rights and agreements.
From request to contract.
Four steps, one point of contact.
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Request
Describe your project using the form: field, territory, format, schedule.
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Review
Bob Morane Inc. assesses how the project fits with the work and existing agreements.
- III
Proposal
If the project is accepted, we send you the proposed licensing terms.
- IV
Contract
The agreement is put in writing under Belgian law. No exploitation is authorised before signature.
A body of work active in several markets.
The work of Bob Morane is active throughout the French-speaking world as well as in German- and Spanish-speaking Europe. Licensing agreements concluded by Bob Morane Inc. are governed by Belgian law.
Propose a partnership.
Bob Morane Inc. considers every serious collaboration or licensing request. Please specify the intended field of exploitation and the territory concerned.
For formal requests: [email protected]
Report an unauthorised use.
Have you spotted a publication, product or content using Bob Morane without permission? Write to us with the link, place or reference. Every report is reviewed.