At this time, the French creations had already gained fame throughout Europe, and many countries had started importing the comics in addition to—or as substitute for—their own productions.[ citation needed]
With a number of publishers in place, including Les Editions Dargaud and Dupuis, two of the biggest influences for over 50 years, the market for domestic comics had reached maturity.[ citation needed] In the following decades, magazines like Spirou "wikipedia:Spirou (magazine)"), _Tintin "wikipedia:Tintin (magazine)"), _Vaillant, Pilote, and Heroïc Albums (the first to feature completed stories in each issue, as opposed to the episodic approach of other magazines)[ citation needed] would continue to evolve into the modern style. At this time, the French creations had already gained fame throughout Europe, and many countries had started importing the comics in addition to—or as substitute for—their own productions.[ citation needed]