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Hergé
AuthorBooks · Second hand1907-1983
Georges Prosper Remi, known by the pen name Hergé, from the French pronunciation of his reversed initials RG, was a Belgian comic strip artist. He is best known for creating The Adventures of Tintin, the series of comic albums that are considered one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century. He was also responsible for two other well-known series, Quick & Flupke (1930–1940) and The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko (1936–1957). His works were executed in his distinctive ligne claire drawing style.
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Titles
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Curiosities
About Hergé
Birth
1907
Death
1983
First book
1922
Years writing
61
Georges Prosper Remi, known by the pen name Hergé, from the French pronunciation of his reversed initials RG, was a Belgian comic strip artist. He is best known for creating The Adventures of Tintin, the series of comic albums that are considered one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century. He was also responsible for two other well-known series, Quick & Flupke (1930–1940) and The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko (1936–1957). His works were executed in his distinctive ligne claire drawing style.
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Image: Anonyme, revue italienne Linus, publiée en 1965. · Public domain · View file
Hergé is the pseudonym of the Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, creator of the iconic character Tintin.
He is globally recognized as the father of the artistic style known as the clear line.
In addition to his famous comics, Hergé also worked as a postage stamp designer.
His prolific career spans over 500 works, including titles like Quick & Flupke and The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko.
Born in Etterbeek in 1907, his legacy remains a fundamental reference in the world of comics.
