Tintins

Tintins is a term used to refer to the Tintin franchise, a Belgian comic series created by Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé. Tintin first appeared in the weekly Le Petit Vingtième in 1929 as a young Belgian reporter who travels the world. The Adventures of Tintin, the collected canon published by Casterman, comprises 24 albums produced between 1929 and 1986, noted for the ligne claire drawing style.

The central character, Tintin, is a resourceful and principled journalist known for his curiosity and problem-solving. He is accompanied most famously by Snowy, his fox terrier, and by allies such as Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the detectives Thomson and Thompson. The stories span continents and cover espionage, treasure hunts, scientific mysteries, and political intrigue, often blending humor with social commentary. The work is recognized for meticulous background detail, investigative pacing, and clear line art. Some volumes reflect the attitudes of their time and have drawn criticism for colonial stereotypes.

Publication and legacy: The albums were originally serialized in magazines before being released in book form. After Hergé’s death in 1983, the series was continued in a limited fashion and an unfinished work, Tintin and Alph-Art, was released posthumously in 1986. The Tintin corpus is published by Casterman and controlled by Moulinsart. The franchise has had wide international influence, including animated series, a 2011 feature film, and various stage and museum adaptations. Tintins remains among the best-known and most translated European comics, with a continuing presence in popular culture.