Hergé

Description: (Cartoonist (Creator of Tintin))

Georges Remi, better known by his pen name Herge, was a Belgian cartoonist and illustrator, who created the iconic Tintin comic strip among many others and is regarded as one of the greatest cartoonists to have ever lived. Remi was a gifted student at school and in fact, he emerged as the top student of his class at school upon graduation but his overriding passion lay in sketching. He had the habit of sketching the day to day activities of people and it was during his time at school that some of his works were published in a local magazine. He enrolled in art school but quit after a lecture since he found the curriculum boring and started working on his own. Remi’s first job was with the newspaper Le VingtiemeSiecle and it was a few years after joining that newspaper that he created the character Tintin. It was an instant success and although he created plenty of other noted comic strips like ‘Quick and Flupke’, but it was Tintin that became an overwhelming success. Subsequently, Remi went on to establish his own studio and an advertising firm as well but the latter met with moderate success.

Overview

Birthday May 22, 1907 (Gemini)
Alternative names Georges Prosper Remi
Height 178 cm
Died on March 3, 1983
Spouse/Ex- Fanny Rodwell, Germaine Kieckens
Parents Alexis Remi
Elisabeth Dufour
Relatives Paul Remi

Did you know

What inspired Hergé to create the character Tintin? Hergé was inspired by the adventurous spirit of Boy Scouts and the popular comic strips of the time, such as "The Adventures of Tintin" by Benjamin Rabier.
Which Tintin book was the most challenging for Hergé to create? "Tintin in Tibet" was one of the most challenging books for Hergé due to personal struggles he was facing at the time, which influenced the emotional depth of the story.
How did Hergé's style of drawing evolve over the years? Hergé's style evolved from simple and caricature-like drawings in his early works to more detailed and realistic illustrations as he refined his skills and techniques.
What impact did Hergé have on the world of comics? Hergé revolutionized the world of comics by introducing cinematic storytelling techniques, intricate plots, and well-developed characters in his Tintin series, setting new standards for the genre.
How did Hergé incorporate real-world events into his Tintin stories? Hergé often drew inspiration from current events and historical contexts to create engaging and relevant storylines in the Tintin series, adding depth and realism to the adventures.
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