The Adventures Of Tintin By Herge
In 1929, the world was introduced to an intrepid young reporter known only as Tintin. The Adventures of Tintin burst onto the scene, first appearing in the Belgian newspaper Viengtieme Siecle on January 10, 1929 as the brainchild of Belgian artist Hergé whose real name was Georges Remi (1907–1983). It has maintained its popularity for almost 80 years now due to its near perfect blend of swashbuckling adventure, slapstick humour, sophisticated satire and loveable characters.
The hero of the series was a young Belgian reporter named Tintin and his inseperable fox terrier named Snowy. Together, their adventures take them around the globe experiencing a number of episodes contemporary to the period in which he was working. He would later be joined in his adventures by a popular supporting cast including the grumpy Captain Haddock, hearing impaired professor Calculus and incompetent detectives Thompson and Thompson.
The success of Tintin saw the creation of a series of comics (24 in all) which has translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies sold worldwide.
Tintin’s appeal can be credited to Herge’s masterful storytelling, cheeky illustrations and good vs. evil adventure themes. Herge created a cast of charming and engaging characters for the reader to follow. The art style was also colorful and attractive. I can remember reading and re-reading the Tintin books as a child and it is now easier than ever to enjoy the magic of the boy reporter who took the world by storm. Whether you are an avid fan or new to the series, you can jump into the world of Tintin here.
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