The series premiered in
1956.
The
title character is a live metal stick man living with inventor
Gyro Gearloose. His origin is unknown, and he has never
received a proper name, so he is widely accepted as Little
Helper based on the fact that he most often helps Gearloose out
of trouble, but he is also an accomplished inventor in his own
right. Oddly, Gearloose hardly ever notices his helper's
existence.
The stories were/are written by an overwhelming
number of artists. Examples: Carl Barks (1901-2000),
Abramo Barosso (1931-2013), Ivan
Saidenberg (1940-2009),
Jan Kruse (1946-), Nino Russo
(1960-),
Frank Jonker (1965-).
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