In the 1940s, Hergé began redrawing and colouring his earlier works. The first colour hardcovers published by Casterman (Belgium) are the backbone of serious collections. Look for the "Cartonnage" (hardback) with dust jackets.
For modern readers and collectors, several formats are available through major retailers: tintin comic collection
For nearly a century, the quiff-haired reporter and his faithful fox terrier, Snowy (Milou), have transcended the comic strip to become global cultural icons. But beneath the clean lines of ligne claire lies a complex, evolving collection that mirrors the turbulent 20th century. This feature examines the Tintin collection not just as children’s entertainment, but as a landmark of sequential art, historical document, and obsessive collector’s universe. In the 1940s, Hergé began redrawing and colouring