
As intrepid Belgian cub reporter Tintin prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday, his empire grows. With sales of two to three mln comic books a year and a Steven Spielberg film in the making, Tintin continues to rack up profits more than 30 years after creator Herge drew his final adventure.
Readers who read one Tintin adventure want to read 'em all.
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Fans reacted calmly. "Don't sexualise Tintin," wrote one on a website.
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By August, a comic book series is due featuring Sachin the Master Blaster.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sachin-turns-comic-book-superhero/40391-8.html
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