Globi the most popular characters in the German-Speaking part of Switzerland, with sales of over 9 million books. However, he stays mostly unknown in the French and Italian speaking parts of the country. In October 2003, a full-length film, "Globi and the Stolen Shadows" was made which was based on him. It was directed by Robi Engler in Anime-style. Beside the books, there is a lot of Globi merchandise, including cuddly toys, crockery, cutlery, clocks, school equipment, card games, food. From December 2008, the Swiss town of Engelberg hosts a Globi theme park. Globi Globi is a Swiss cartoon character occasionally
Paul Sample (cartoonist) Telegraph" and "Today", for which he designed and drew "The Zodiac Files’" strip cartoon. His first commission was for "Management Today" in 1968, for which he was paid £45. He went on to do freelance work for "Melody Maker, Rockstar, Men Only" and "Skateboard" magazines. Inspired by Marvel comics, he created Ogri in 1967, and the character was first published in "Bike" magazine. “The first strip cartoon was based on my own experience of driving up the M1 at 90mph on a Rocket Goldstar and wondering what the rattle was,” recalls Paul. “Most people think Ogri is about biking but