The comics world celebrates the 114th anniversary of the birth of Hergé, the beloved comics artist and Tintin creator, this month – and while European auction site Catawiki hosts a weekly auction dedicated to his work and Tintin collectables, they are currently running an additional dedicated auction to honour this comics icon.
In partnership with Hergé Genootschap, an association for Hergé and Tintin fans, the auction, which runs until Thursday 27th May 2021, features special objects dedicated to the life and work of Hergé, contributed by its 550 members.
With over 80 lots, the members of the society have brought together a beautiful collection of attractive objects, ranging from the affordable to slightly more expensive, including first editions of some Tintin albums and rare figurines, some already reaching stratospheric bids.
The Hergé Genootschap is a Dutch-language association for lovers of the work of Hergé, or George Remi, the spiritual father of Tintin, among others. The association researches and publish about the work and organises fun and educational meetings, lectures and presentations with varying themes several times a year.
• The special Catawiki Tintin auction is live until Thursday 27th May 2021
• Hergé Genootschap – the association for all fans of Hergé’s work, such as Tintin – is online here | Facebook
• Hergé Genootschap also publish a club magazine, Thousand Bombs, several times a year, and a newsletter, Sapristi – and now and then, delve deeper into a subject in special booklets (Sapperloo )
John Freeman
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Explorer (previously known as Star Trek Magazine) and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War and “Dan Dare”. He’s the writer of "Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies" for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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