On this day, 10 January 1929, Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, better known by his pen name Hergé, introduced the world to Tintin, his beloved comic book hero. Tintin made his debut in the publication Le Petit Vingtième, a youth supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle.
The first adventure, Tintin in the Land of the Soviets, follows the young reporter and his loyal dog, Snowy, on their journey through Soviet Russia. Hergé’s creation quickly captured the imagination of readers, becoming a global phenomenon. Over the years, Tintin’s adventures expanded to include unforgettable characters such as Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the bumbling detectives Thompson and Thomson.
The Tintin series would go on to become one of the most iconic comic book franchises in history, with translations into more than 70 languages and millions of copies sold worldwide. Hergé’s timeless artistry and compelling storytelling cemented Tintin’s legacy as a beloved cultural icon.
This day marks the beginning of a journey that brought Tintin into the hearts of millions, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.
Also read: ON THIS DAY: French writer Simone de Beauvoir is born (1908)
