Alleged Racism Still Makes Hergé's Early Story Unpleasant
Ironically, a blogger from Malawi, recently writing to defend Tintin in yet another controversy (here), stated, "Tintin is beloved by many Africans from Malawi, South Africa and all over the world." According to Michael Farr, in his authoritative, Tintin, the Complete Companion (p. 27), Tintin in the Congo is "today the one [of Tintin's adventures] most likely to be encountered in Africa, particularly French-speaking countries where it enjoys special favor."
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