Zantafio
Zantafio is a recurring antagonist in the Spirou comic strip. In one album, he is a South-American dictator of the fictional country of Palombia. He bears a strong resemblance to the Fantasio character of the same series, since he is a cousin. He does not have the complex personality of Zorglub, the other recurrent antagonist in the Spirou series. Zantafio first appeared during a bequest contest against Fantasio. He who shall pass the trials would get the heritage. After cheating several times and yet losing, Zantafio admitted his defeat and left his cousin in good terms while they were chasing the Marsupilami in Palombia. Yet, Zantafio returned as the dictator of the country, much to the surprise of Spirou and Fantasio. No longer friendly, Zantafio went merciless and brutal, drunk with power. After a revolution, he was driven out of his functions and disappeared in the wild. Zantafio stroke back by taking revenge upon his cousin by framing him for thievery. He employed special henchmen to impersonate him and therefore disgrace him. Spirou foiled his plans.
Zantafio then returned several times as a criminal, smuggling or spying.
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