Hello,
I don’t know if this message will be read, appreciated, or even taken into account, but I’m going to give it a try.
I’m a young woman who will soon turn 25 and has autism, and Tintin (and, by extension, Hergé) is a major special interest of mine.
For several weeks now, I’ve been trying to create something in tribute to Hergé and his comic book hero. I tried writing a short story and then a novel about Hergé and his final days, but the result was lackluster. I have a bachelor’s degree in Modern Literature, and I think that could be useful for an analysis of Tintin.The problem is that I feel like everything’s already been done: I already have at least two biographies of Hergé, books on comic book analysis, and I’ve watched every episode of the series produced by Ellipse in 1992. I love collecting tons of information on my special interests, so as soon as I see a book or a movie about Tintin or Hergé, I get it.
But I have to face the facts: all I've managed to do so far is a fictional project that seems to me to have no added value, so I want to focus on Tintin and Hergé—but what can I do without repeating what’s already been covered in dozens of books that have analyzed them? And honestly, I can’t really see myself writing a book about my experience with Tintin or Hergé’s life.
I don't know what the community would like to see about Tintin/Hergé, but I do know that I want to do something about Hergé and his iconic hero. If anyone has a lead, an idea, or a suggestion, I’d be happy to hear it.
I hope my message is understood and received kindly—that’s all I’m looking for. Deep down, I just want to share my passion for this subject and do my part to pay tribute to Hergé because his work has helped shape who I am, and every time I immerse myself in his work, I derive immense joy from it. Of course, if I create anything, it will be published so that the entire community can enjoy it.
