Hergé, Tintin and Colonialism – Dr Adam Hounslow-Eyre

While Tintin remains an internationally beloved cartoon character, the life of his creator Hergé and the representation of race and colonialism within the comic canon is often critiqued. These concerns stem from both the personal biography of Herge, within the context of the legacy of the Belgian colonial experience, and the representations contained within the comics.

This session briefly explores a conceptual understanding of Tintin’s enduring appeal, before critically engaging with the representation of race and colonialism in the pages of the comics; exploring a possible development in Hergé’s thought and representation of Tintin’s engagement with different cultures.