Tintin On The Run – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 7 – Tintin En Fuite Et Milou En Angleterre

Author: Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Price: £185.00
Publisher: Editions Moulinsart
Publication date: 2015
Format: Original pictorial boards with certificate and figurine
Condition: In fine condition
Illustrations: Illustrated throughout

Description:

Original pictorial boards. Includes certificate loosely inserted. Text in French. Includes the accompanying figurine. One from the collection of 9 books and figurines. In fine, clean condition overall.

The Adventures Of Tintin: A Brief Account

The Adventures of Tintin is a comic series created by the Belgian artist Georges Remi, better known by his pen name Hergé. The first adventure, Tintin in the Land of the Soviets, appeared in January 1929 as a newspaper serial in Le Petit Vingtième, the children’s supplement to Le Vingtième Siècle. Over the following decades, Tintin grew into one of the most influential comic series of the twentieth century, notable for its meticulous visual style, globe-trotting plots, and blend of humour, satire, and suspense.

Hergé refined a drawing technique later known as ligne claire (“clear line”), characterised by precise outlines, flat colours, and carefully researched detail. This approach ensured clarity of storytelling and allowed complex narratives to be followed with ease.

Central Characters

• Tintin: A young Belgian reporter, intrepid, quick-witted, and morally upright. Though nominally a journalist, he rarely files reports; instead, his role is as an adventurer and problem-solver.
• Snowy (Milou in French): Tintin’s loyal white fox terrier, courageous and often comic, who plays a crucial role in rescues and mishaps.
• Captain Haddock: Introduced in The Crab with the Golden Claws, Haddock evolves from a down-at-heel ship’s captain to Tintin’s closest companion. Known for his explosive temper, inventive insults, and fondness for whisky, Haddock provides both comic relief and emotional depth.
• Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol): A brilliant but absent-minded scientist, appearing from Red Rackham’s Treasure onwards. His inventions often drive plots, such as the moon rocket in Explorers on the Moon.
• Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont): Two bumbling detectives, virtually identical in appearance and mannerisms, who are well-meaning but clumsy.
• Recurring villains: Hergé created a range of antagonists, from local despots to corrupt businessmen and criminal masterminds such as Roberto Rastapopoulos and Allan Thompson.

The Albums and Their Scope

The series comprises twenty-four completed albums, though one (Tintin and Alph-Art) was left unfinished at Hergé’s death in 1983. The stories span an extraordinary range of settings:

1. Political Satire and Adventure: Early works such as Tintin in the Land of the Soviets and Tintin in the Congo reflected contemporary ideologies and colonial attitudes, though these are now critically examined for their dated stereotypes. Tintin in America satirised gangsterism and corporate greed.
2. Exotic Journeys: The Blue Lotus is often regarded as Hergé’s first masterpiece, showing Tintin embroiled in political intrigue in China, researched with great care and cultural respect.
3. Treasure Hunts and Mysteries: The Secret of the Unicorn and Red Rackham’s Treasure send Tintin in search of lost riches, introducing key supporting characters.
4. Science Fiction and Exploration: The two-part lunar adventure (Destination Moon and Explorers on the Moon) was written before the actual moon landings and remains one of the series’ most celebrated achievements.
5. Cold War Thrillers: Later works such as The Calculus Affair reflect the atmosphere of espionage and scientific competition during the 1950s.
6. Satirical Escapades: Flight 714 to Sydney and Tintin and the Picaros offered critiques of politics, media, and modern society while maintaining the trademark blend of action and humour.

Artistic and Narrative Style

Hergé’s attention to detail extended to backgrounds, architecture, and vehicles, often based on meticulous research. Plots combine slapstick comedy with gripping adventure, while satire targets totalitarianism, colonial exploitation, arms dealing, and corporate corruption.

Characterisation is both humorous and psychologically engaging. Haddock’s struggles with temper and self-control, Calculus’s absent-minded brilliance, and Snowy’s inner monologues give the stories enduring warmth and variety.

Legacy and Cultural Impact

The Adventures of Tintin has sold over 200 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 70 languages. The series has inspired stage plays, radio productions, animated television adaptations, and a major feature film directed by Steven Spielberg in 2011. Tintin’s influence extends into art, literature, and academic study, where the works are praised for their innovation while also examined for their cultural limitations.

Tintin himself has become an iconic figure: a symbol of youthful curiosity, courage, and integrity. The combination of accessible art, thrilling narratives, and memorable characters ensures the series remains beloved by readers of all ages.

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