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I used gouache to paint a Tintin stamp. The size was challenging but I like how it’s turned out.

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So due to life getting in the way, this one took a while to make. But finally got it done!

So this is a unique case. These are original characters. But while drawing them out, I had the art style of the comics in mind. So these characters right now, border the line between original works. But I guess also Fan-Characters for the series? Like Spin-offs?

Whatever this case, this is my first time trying to do the Ligne Claire style properly. Basic character concepts, and I only have basic information for them!

Alfred Collard - The jolly, eccentric tinkerer and Toymaker. An eye for the fine details of clockwork! Though he may seen odd at times, He is much more intelligent than he looks!

Caroline Collard - A gentle and elegant soul. Born and raised playing classical music and various instruments since young, she works as a Music Teacher.

Alexander Collard - The Eldest, only son. Rugged, adventurous daredevil of a young man. Known for getting himself into stunts and scrapes, Yet still able to leave the scene somewhat standing. Laid-back, sometimes with a Ride-or-die attitude. Works in Auto-Repair, sometimes does his own work in garages. Got a problem with a car, or even need a plane working at a desperate, high-speed situation? He’s got you covered.

Josephine Collard - The Youngest, only Daughter. Her hobbies and love for textiles and Arts & Crafts Is her passion. She takes on the role of a seamstress, offering repairs for customers, as well as alterations. She has a sharp eye for stitching, and even can determine the state of a piece of fabric and where it came from.

It's kinda cringe but I don't know if anyone would appreciate this video I made. I was just imagining a more "serious" and "darker tone" show about younger/middle aged Haddock at the start of his sailor/seaman days and amidst the war that lead to his trauma and alcoholism.

Thank you for your support! Here’s a reminder of the back-cover blurb:

No interior illustrations. Unofficial analytical work (not affiliated with or endorsed by the estate of Hergé). Large A4 paperback format — 21 × 29.7 cm / 8.27 × 11.69 in — 774 pages.

Loving Tintin is becoming mucho more dificil. Since Hergé’s death in 1983, the young reporter with the quiff has been frozen in his twentieth century, and no breath of life seems able to animate him any longer: he belongs in a museum. Yet, whether we like it or not, the year 2054 will eventually arrive, and with it the entry of Tintin into the public domain. For better or for worse, Tintin will emerge from his bulletproof display case: it will mark the beginning of his second season!

While we wait for that inevitable day, here is something to refresh your memory: Previously, on Tintin... offers a detailed and passionate recap, both affectionate and unsparing, of the entire series of The Adventures of Tintin. But also of the entire Tintinverse: every Hergé series, even the most obscure; every adaptation, even the most impure. From Le Boy-Scout magazine in 1926 to the Peter Jackson film project announced in 2026, each work provides an opportunity for a fresh reading, enriched by hidden references, often unexpected historical context, and reflections unburdened by received wisdom.

Want to be ready for season two? Then don’t skip the recap!

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Does anyone here know if there is a legitimate way for my to get my hands on a digital copy of the original 1934 edition for both the b&w or colorized version of Tintin #4, Cigars of the Pharaoh (eg a link, pdf or any other download path). I keep trying to find that on sites like internet archive and whatnot, but they always point to the same old 63 paged colored version from 1955. So, what to do?

Season 01 Episode 05, 04:33. Who is this person the sailors are talking about?

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These two handsome chaps were outside a shop on Carrer Comtal in the Gothic Quarter. I didn't get a chance to go inside so I'm not sure if there was more Tintin stuff (it seems to be a stationery and art supplies store, so possibly not).

Why does Cartoffoli’s car have the steering wheel on the right if he’s Italian? Was that normal for the model, or just a drawing mistake?

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Artist: Josh Bovender @ Sweet&Sour Tattoos - Powdersville, SC

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The bold red background and black dragon artwork really stand out. It has that classic Tintin adventure feel that still looks great today.

We all know that tintin and captain haddock are great but what are some really underrated ones? For me its Spalding from flight 714 to sydney

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What is now replacing the old Tintin magazine?

Anything similar existing now?