User:Hiding/The Adventures of Tintin

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"Hergé always preferred an illustration that advanced the storyline to one with purely aesthetic appeal." Thompson, 12

On speech bubbles - "Hergé virtually pioneered their use in Europe." Thompson 13.

Haddock - After the war Hergé identified increasingly with his new character Captain Haddock, a recluse ever in search of the quiet life," 14

on 16 Thompson asserts that Hergé had had enough of Tintin, "his hands became racked with pain" if he tried to draw him, and Thompson reports Hergé as stating "I've fallen out of love with Tintin, I just can't bear to see him."

p19 Snowy named after girlfriend.

Also 19, boy scouts as a big influence,

p24, Wallez has picture of Mussoline, reportedly inscribed.

p25 KOS anf LOBG attack nazis

p26 The Rainbow, a british comic, an influence.

p28-9, originally illustrating dull strip by sports editor.