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The adventures of Hergé tells the life story of Georges Prosper Remi, better known as Hergé, the Belgian cartoonist behind Tintin. In a richly illustrated graphic‑novel format, it follows his early years, the pivotal meeting with the editor of "XXe Siècle," the accusations linking him to the Nazis during World War II, and his personal relationship with Fanny Vlamynck, offering insight into the man behind the worldwide‑famous comics.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: José-Louis Bocquet
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