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Tintin mania has crossed the world, as seen at the 2023 San Diego comic festival.
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Source: AFP
A collection of rare Tintin comic albums is up for auction in Paris on Wednesday, many signed by cartoonist Herge, who wrote “Tintin is just another version of me” on one flyleaf.
Among the 75 graphic novels is a one-of-a-kind copy of “Tintin in America”, first published in 1932, which has an estimated value of 200,000 euros ($217,000).
Herge dedicated the book in 1933 to the chaplain of his Brussels scout troop, Charles Helsen, who became a friend and mentor.
“To Mr…
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