DOSSIER Tintin at the Heart of the Mystery A deep dive into "The Black Island": between Gothic castle, counterfeiting, and illusion, Hergé crafts a mystery rooted in reality, where every detail reveals a perfectly constructed mechanism.
DOSSIER One flew over the airplane’s nest What if Tintin’s planes told far more than just simple journeys?
IN BRIEF... Ideas of a genius! Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day, so let’s salute the most inventive – and also, the most unpredictable of Hergé’s characters: Professor Calculus.
FOCUS ON... The Speaking Vignette: Tintin in the Shadow of the Chinese Mountains Discover how Hergé drew inspiration from the Chinese paintings of Fan Kuan to transform his artistic vision: a pivotal moment when art, his friendship with Tchang Tchang-jen and the shanshui philosophy redefined The Adventures of Tintin.
FOCUS ON... Hergé, explained: The Crafting of Reality In "Prisoners of the Sun", Hergé transforms reality in order to reinvent it. Discover how the author assembles, piece by piece, vignette by vignette, and imaginary Peru rendered with striking precision.
FOCUS ON... Supporting Characters in the Spotlight What if, for once, Tintin wasn’t the real focus of the action? In the shadow of the famous reporter, a cast of colourful characters sometimes steps into the limelight and takes centre stage for a few scenes.
NEWS Behind the scenes of the creation of the LEGO® Ideas Tintin® Moon Rocket set Discover the behind-the-scene story of how the set was created. Balancing fidelity to Hergé's universes, technical challenges, and clever design solutions, here's how the adventure was built... brick by brick!
FOCUS ON... Questions for a... Tintinophile! Fancy revising your classics? The new "Tintin Mix Quiz" is just the thing for you!