Gluurder [work]: Suske Wiske Glunderende

The album is significant as one of the later successful solo works by Marc Verhaegen before the studio transitioned to multiple artists. It also marked a return to standalone, non-heritage stories (unlike the historical or mythological epics of the 2000s).

★★★★☆ (4/5) – “Solid mystery with a timely, creepy-clever twist.” End of report. suske wiske glunderende gluurder

The story begins when Suske, Wiske, and their aunt Sidonia notice strange occurrences in their neighborhood: people are behaving oddly, laughing inappropriately, and experiencing memory lapses. The culprit appears to be a mysterious, floating eyeball with a disturbing, chuckling laugh—the “Glunderende Gluurder” (Chuckling Peeping Tom). The album is significant as one of the

Lambik, ever the comic relief, becomes one of the first victims, laughing uncontrollably at funerals and sad events. Jerom, the strongman, must physically restrain the drone while Suske and Wiske reprogram it. The climax involves a chase through a medieval fair, where the drone’s laughter becomes increasingly chaotic. Ultimately, Professor Barabas sends the device back to its own time, but not before the “gluurder” has one last, unnerving chuckle at the reader. The story begins when Suske, Wiske, and their

De Glunderende Gluurder is a fun, thoughtful entry in the Suske en Wiske canon. It successfully combines a classic mystery format with a modern, critical look at digital surveillance. While not a landmark album like De Rode Ridder or De Stalen Bloempot , it is an enjoyable read for children (ages 8+) and adults alike, reminding us that not everything that makes you laugh has your best interests at heart.