Tintin is a comic book character that was first created by the Belgian artist known as Herge. He introduced the world to a dynamic and humorously journalist in the early 1900's based with a Belgian newspaper. Tintin debuted as a comic strip whose popularity eventually saw him being published worldwide and even made into a movie.
The comics had a wide variety of characters. They were also based in a world very similar to the one we live in and thus a realistic portrayal of life as we knew then. It would turn out to be another reason why Tintin became one of the most popular cartoon characters in the modern world.
Tintin has a sidekick that sticks with him till the end of time. Snowy is a white Fox terrier that not only occupies a special place in the main character's heart, but also millions of fans worldwide. Pet lovers will especially be fond of Snowy who has a special relationship with its owner.
There were also other characters that became fixtures in the series. One of them was Captain Haddock, the grumpy ship navigator who often clashed with Tintin. The other was Professor Calculus who was a genius of a person and assisted Tintin in solving many mysteries.
However, there is no shortage of critics of the comic strip. Tintin might be well loved by his fans, but critics continue to point out the negative connotations they say exist in the stories. Yet, the comic strip has never inspired an equally bad act or crime.
With the comics having gained such a huge following, it was no surprise when a Tintin live action movie was announced. The film will reach the silver screen in 2009 and fans are anticipating it eagerly. More new fans are expected to be inducted once they have seen the movie.
The influence of Tintin has not been restricted to just comic fans. It has spread far and wide to other areas such as artists like Andy Warhol. Musicians have also referred to the adventurous spirit of the character in their work.
By exploring other worlds from the mundane to exotic, the Tintin comics have established many avid readers and fans. The different genres explored such as adventure, mystery and science fiction have also brought about a wide appeal for the stories told.
The comics had a wide variety of characters. They were also based in a world very similar to the one we live in and thus a realistic portrayal of life as we knew then. It would turn out to be another reason why Tintin became one of the most popular cartoon characters in the modern world.
Tintin has a sidekick that sticks with him till the end of time. Snowy is a white Fox terrier that not only occupies a special place in the main character's heart, but also millions of fans worldwide. Pet lovers will especially be fond of Snowy who has a special relationship with its owner.
There were also other characters that became fixtures in the series. One of them was Captain Haddock, the grumpy ship navigator who often clashed with Tintin. The other was Professor Calculus who was a genius of a person and assisted Tintin in solving many mysteries.
However, there is no shortage of critics of the comic strip. Tintin might be well loved by his fans, but critics continue to point out the negative connotations they say exist in the stories. Yet, the comic strip has never inspired an equally bad act or crime.
With the comics having gained such a huge following, it was no surprise when a Tintin live action movie was announced. The film will reach the silver screen in 2009 and fans are anticipating it eagerly. More new fans are expected to be inducted once they have seen the movie.
The influence of Tintin has not been restricted to just comic fans. It has spread far and wide to other areas such as artists like Andy Warhol. Musicians have also referred to the adventurous spirit of the character in their work.
By exploring other worlds from the mundane to exotic, the Tintin comics have established many avid readers and fans. The different genres explored such as adventure, mystery and science fiction have also brought about a wide appeal for the stories told.
About the Author:
Jason Black has been an avid reader of Tintin comic since young. Find out what he lists as the best Tintin comic books on his site dedicated to the character.
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