In the rich landscape of Spanish comics—ranging from the sci-fi allegories of El Eternauta (Argentine-born but hugely influential in Spain) to the adult-themed Arrugas—there lies a more niche but artistically striking work: Dos bebés y un zorro (Two Babies and a Fox). This comic, a prime example of independent Spanish illustration, uses a deceptively simple premise to explore complex themes of vulnerability, nature, and survival.
El rastreo de este cómic nos lleva a la escena del cómic independiente español de finales de la década de 2010. Surgido en plataformas como Instagram y Twitter (ahora X), el autor (cuyo nombre real es Daniel Sánchez, aunque firma bajo un seudónimo relacionado con el zorro) comenzó publicando tiras cómicas diarias. La combinación de ternura y caos —un bebé llorando por un motivo ridículo mientras el zorro intenta leer un libro en paz— resonó rápidamente.
La viralidad llegó cuando una tira titulada "El zorro intenta cuidar a los gemelos" superó los 50.000 retuits en España y América Latina. Pronto, la editorial Bang Ediciones (nombre ficticio para el ejemplo, aunque editoriales como Astiberri, Dibbuks o La Cúpula suelen apostar por este tipo de humor) se interesó por el proyecto y lanzó el primer recopilatorio. dos bebes y un zorro c%C3%B3mic espa%C3%B1ol
Línea clara, colores cálidos y pastel. Influencias de Mafalda (Quino, muy leído en España) y Pocoyó. Viñetas grandes, pocas palabras, mucha expresividad corporal. El zorro tiene grandes orejas y nariz roja; los bebés usan bodies de rayas y llevan siempre un chupete.
While often drawn as a chaotic duo of identical little potatoes, the artist gives them subtle personality differences. One baby might be the "screamer" while the other is the "quiet observer who silently schemes." Their needs are simple (food, sleep, clean diaper) but their methods of communication (deafening, relentless crying) are legendary. They are portrayed as adorable little tyrants, and the comic never shies away from the fact that they are, technically, the bosses of the house. In the rich landscape of Spanish comics—ranging from
Mami is the real hero. She is depicted as slightly more organized but equally sleep-deprived. She is the voice of reason ("No, we cannot feed the fox croquettes again") and the master of multitasking. Her expressions—from the deadpan stare at a third ruined onesie to the soft smile when both babies finally fall asleep—are a masterclass in visual storytelling.
If you want to dive into this world, here is where to find the official comic: A note for non-Spanish speakers: The humor is
A note for non-Spanish speakers: The humor is visual enough to understand 90% of the jokes. The Spanish used is colloquial (from Spain, including phrases like "¡Qué chulo!" or "Estoy reventado"), which is great for learners.
Although the comic is Spanish (from Spain), its themes are universal. Sleep deprivation, financial stress of raising twins, the joy of a silent moment, the love for a chaotic pet—these transcend language. The artist often uses minimal text, making the comic accessible even to non-Spanish speakers, though the Spanish captions add a lovely cultural flavor.
This is not a children’s comic, despite its title. It has been read as: