Herge

Biography

Georges Prosper Remi, known by his pen name Hergé, was a Belgian comics writer and artist born on 22 May 1907 and passing on 3 March 1983. He is best recognized for creating The Adventures of Tintin, a comic book series that he wrote and illustrated from 1929 until his death, leaving the twenty-fourth adventure, Tintin and Alph-Art, unfinished. Hergé's work is noted for its realistic style, characterized by meticulous research and the ligne claire drawing technique. His stories often contain satirical references to historical and political events of the 20th century, making them appealing to both children and adult readers. Hergé was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2003. The Hergé Museum, dedicated to his legacy, opened in Louvain-La-Neuve on 2 June 2009, designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc. Hergé's influence on comics, especially in Europe, remains significant, and Tintin continues to be an international success.