Happy birthday! Enki Bilal turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on October 7, 2024

The iconic and legendary cartoonist turns 73 on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

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‘The Nikopol Trilogy’ author Enki Bilal is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed cartoonists of his generation.

Popular cartoonist Enki Bilal has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bilal, a cultural icon

Born in Belgrade on October 7, 1951, Enki Bilal's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Bilal's not just a great cartoonist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Enki hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Enki Bilal as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Enki, you're the best!