Hergé

1907–1983 · Belgian comics writer

Georges Prosper Remi, known by the pen name Hergé, from the French pronunciation of his reversed initials RG, was a Belgian comic strip artist. He is best known for creating The Adventures of Tintin, the series of comic albums that are considered one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century. He was also responsible for two other well-known series, Quick & Flupke (1930–1940) and The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko (1936–1957). His works were executed in his distinctive ligne claire drawing style.

Hergé, in order

1. 1957 Hergé's Adventures of Tintin (TV series): created · directed by Ray Goossens
2. 1969 Tintin and the Temple of the Sun: wrote · directed by Eddie Lateste
3. 1991 The Adventures of Tintin (TV series): created
4. 2003 Tintin and I: acted · directed by Anders Østergaard
5. 2011 The Adventures of Tintin: wrote · directed by Steven Spielberg · critics 75%, audiences 74% · streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy, Hoopla