DOSSIER

The Secrets of Hergé Studios: Behind the Scenes of Tintin

This article takes a deep dive into the heart of Hergé Studios to uncover the often-overlooked behind-the-scenes story of Tintin's creative evolution in the immediate post-war period.

DOSSIER

Biffs and Brawls: Tintin the Scrapper

This article explores how Hergé staged physical confrontation throughout the Tintin series. It reveals how action, always stylized and never gratuitous, serves the narrative, character development, and comic timing. A sharp, illustrated look into the clean-line world of swinging fists and quiet heroism.

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Questions for a... Tintinophile !

After reading the article ‘Studios Hergé: behind the scenes of Tintin’, test your knowledge and uncover the secrets behind the making of The Adventures of Tintin.

HERGÉ MUSEUM

First Sunday of the month

Come to visit the Musée Hergé this Sunday October 5th !

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Tintin, an Unexpected Ambassador for Road Safety

Every year, the first weeks of September bring heightened attention to school journeys. At a time when initiatives abound to raise awareness among pupils and road users alike, an original idea has resurfaced from Hergé’s archives…

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Cutting-edge double-page spreads!

In Hergé's work, there is only one cover page separating fiction from reality. Very early on, the creator of Tintin exploited the blank space between the story and the cover to turn it into a narrative threshold. A place where the adventure is already taking shape and where the reader gradually becomes immersed.

NEWS

The Speaking Vignette: Hergé in Immersion

For "The Calculus Affair", Hergé leaves his drawing desk to explore the real world. In Geneva and Nyon, Tintin’s creator takes on an almost journalistic approach, blending meticulous observation with on-site research. This shift marks the emergence of a new kind of realism, reinforced by the Hergé Studios and a newfound documentary rigor.

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The Gothic Architecture in The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin immerse the reader in a world where Hergé combines mystery, history, and architecture. From imaginary castles to reimagined medieval crypts, Gothic architecture emerges as a powerful narrative tool, enhancing both the plot and the historical authenticity of the albums.

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Death of Hergéologist Philippe Goddin

A leading authority on Hergé’s work and a major figure in Belgian literary criticism, Philippe Goddin passed away on September 8, 2025