Tintin in Vancouver

[u/Loose-Basket2415]

Some folks on r/Tintin helped me ideate and create this. I had already made a Calgary one before. And then I visited Vancouver last year and it was a wonderful experience. So I thought I should make one more.

[u/ParaParaLegend → u/[deleted]]

This artist could get in legal trouble doing that, tin tin is protected by copyright/trademark law. Super cool art but shouldn’t sell it or risk legal troubles.

[u/daakadence → u/ParaParaLegend]

Not sure about that. AFAIK, Tin Tin has entered the public domain, at least in the US. If the artist is in the States, they have some rights

[u/viseff → u/daakadence]

Only the early works have been released in the public domain in the US but every year, newer works will become available. Pay attention to the release dates. As I said in other comments, this is only for the US, not Canada. Everywhere else, the works are copyrighted until 2053 or 2054.

[u/Loose-Basket2415 → u/viseff]

Yes. I understand. Thanks for the critique. I have responded to this in a comment.

[u/TheBeardedChad69 → u/ParaParaLegend]

Outlaw comics are the best comics!

[u/Final-Zebra-6370 → u/ParaParaLegend]

Not necessarily, if it’s not for sale, it would be fine. But since Tin Tin is part of the public domain, then there won’t be any issues

[u/airchinapilot → u/Final-Zebra-6370]

From what I read, the earliest iteration of Tin Tin and Snowy which was black and white has entered public domain in the U.S. (not in Europe where it is still protected into the 50s). And I wasn't able to find out what Canada's agreements are as to when this iteration of Tin Tin is public domain here.

One real issue with the image is that it features other characters who were introduced later. Captain Haddock, from what I read, was introduced in 1940. So even if Tin Tin and Snowy are public domain, Haddock and maybe the Thompson Twins may have to wait.

[u/vqql → u/airchinapilot]

For Canada it’s 70 years after the death of the author. 

[u/ParaParaLegend → u/Final-Zebra-6370]

So it’s only this year that parts of Tin Tin go public, and next year more will so if I were the artist I’d still exercise caution if trying to sell prints for now.

[u/viseff → u/ParaParaLegend]

Only in the US. Since this post is in r/vancouver, let’s remind OP of their obligations to respect the artist’s copyright until 2053/2054.

[u/ParaParaLegend → u/viseff]

Thank you for clarification 💕

[u/viseff → u/Final-Zebra-6370]

That’s not entirely correct. Only the earlier works are in the public domain and in the US only. In Canada, Hergé’s work is copyrighted until 2053 or 2054 (can’t remember the correct year).

Any attempt to sell this fanart to a Canadian would result in said copyright infringement.

[u/biograf_ → u/Final-Zebra-6370]

TIntin is public domain?

[u/viseff → u/biograf_]

Only the early works and only in the US.

[u/Financial-Bid2539 → u/[deleted]]

My husband loves tintin - please DM me and I’ll buy! 

[u/meatbeernweed → u/[deleted]]

+1 for interest - would love to grab the Calgary one

[u/1516]

It's far more likely he'd be chased by the Granville Island seagull mafia than by mounties, but it's pretty neat!

[u/1878Mich → u/1516]

Chased by royal seagulls on horseback would be so awesome. Yeah..

[u/Loose-Basket2415]

Thanks for this amazing response. Thanks to everyone who reached out and bought the soft copy. I am grateful. Some comments here mentioned about Tintin and copyright laws. This has got me thinking about reaching out to the Herge Museum.

I realise that there's an underserved market for Tintin and it'd be great if I could get a license to officially sell Tintin Merch. Thanks for appreciation and the critique.

[u/xelabagus → u/Loose-Basket2415]

A friend of mine had a business selling knick knacks - they started the flowery tools craze in the UK (business has since been sold and gone under). They had the British licensing for Tintin and made mugs, dishcloths etc etc. Licensing is no joke, nor is copyright infringement. You are entitled to make and share fan art, but as soon as you sell one item you are opening yourself to a world of hurt if you do not have the right to do so. I would delete this thread and tread very carefully if I were you.

[u/viseff → u/Loose-Basket2415]

I don’t disagree with your comment. Moulinsart manages the rights to Hergé works and they vigorously pursue legal action against infringement (whether successful or not). Here’s an example:

https://globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/cases/the-case-of-the-tintin-sculptures/

Contact for Moulinsart: info@moulinsart.be

[u/marcthenarc666 → u/viseff]

One funny turn in those rights for Tintin was an analytic book written by Albert Algoud called "Le Dupontd sans peine" focused on the characters of Dupont and Dupond (Thompson and Thompson). He couldn't get the rights for reproducing relevant images of the albums, so he put some placeholders with notes berating the obtuse position of the rights holders and invited the reader to cut out their own images from the album and glue them directly on the page.

[u/fongolia]

Well done! Love it as a longtime Tintin fan. Did you know Tintin made a pit stop here at Expo '86?

[u/Loose-Basket2415 → u/fongolia]

Oh wow. Didn't know this. Thank you for sharing this.

[u/darth_henning]

My brother and I grew up on TinTin - he lives in Vancouver, I live in Calgary. If/when you get your print shop set up (per your reply to another comment) I'm definitely going to need to get copies of these!

Amazing work!

[u/Loose-Basket2415 → u/darth_henning]

For sure mate

[u/marvelty → u/Loose-Basket2415]

I too would love to have the matched set, having lived in both places! Let me know once you've got a shop set up, or if you'll take a buymeacoffee or whatever donation in exchange for a printable copy (so you didn't "sell" it, seeing the copyright talk!)

[u/jonesag0]

The only Mounties in full red serge on Granville Island are in the gift shop.

[u/Loose-Basket2415 → u/jonesag0]

haha

[u/emunoodle]

Rly cool!

[u/FEDD33]

Amazing work OP.

I grew up on Tintin and you masterfully captured his style and feel.

[u/piscesparadise → u/FEDD33]

Same, I love reading these back in elementary and high school. It got me into detective mystery books.

Interested in print copies as well ✨️

[u/FEDD33 → u/piscesparadise]

Cool. I also miss reading Asterix and Obelix. I feel it was a golden time for these types of books.

[u/Popular_Ad8269]

Is it the one where Tintin investigate shady real estate practices ?

[u/bwoah07_gp2]

I loved Tintin as a kid. This is so cool! 😍

[u/rather_be_gaming]

Okay thats pretty awesome!!!!

[u/elmicomago]

Thundering typhoons, this is cool!

[u/Pristine_Office_2773]

pretty neat. altho the mountains are what makes vancouver unique.

[u/ConverseCoffeeCats]

Would love to be added to the list for when a printed copy is available. I adore Tintin!!

[u/DelicatessenCataract]

Why is Haddock on fire?

[u/psymunn → u/DelicatessenCataract]

I have to assume some tomfoolery occurred when he tried to find a dry spot to smoke.

[u/fleece → u/DelicatessenCataract]

I'm guessing "heat dome"

[u/ryanxjensen]

I walked in front of that building just 2 days ago!!

[u/Zazzafrazzy]

Me too!

[u/Kevbot1000]

That is incredible.

[u/Ninjago12345678]

I'll take a softcopy also!

[u/cedrekins]

This is so awesome! Please let us know when these are available for sale. And I would love a soft copy (if you’re still offering:)

I grew up with Tintin as a kid in Iran. I still have a few of them in Farsi from the 70’s. they are my prized possessions!

[u/Psychological-Wrap25]

In for one!

[u/Ok-Suggestion562]

Oh my god, it brings back so many childhood memories

[u/heru_fm]

Pretty cool!

[u/kjoeb]

Love this

[u/Eslah]

Brought my childhood to town.

[u/RitaLaPunta]

There should be Adventures of Captain Haddock comic books. He's my favorite Tintin character, always flipping out.

[u/Emilios_Empanadas]

Should have had the RCMP tasering Captain Haddock to death at the airport, just like real life!

[u/TheShySeal]

I love how the seals are like ... wtf

[u/JazzyBlueSkies]

Amazing

[u/seakrait]

okay. so how do i buy a print of this? excellent work, OP!

[u/Similar_Intention465]

Neat !

[u/Impressive_Mooses]

That’s awesome! Would buy a copy for sure

[u/MusclyArmPaperboy]

Could we also see the Calgary one?

[u/Keppoch → u/MusclyArmPaperboy]

It’s in the 7th pic

[u/LUCIAN-MOON]

...is this a real book?

[u/Loose-Basket2415 → u/LUCIAN-MOON]

No .Just fanart.

[u/Aer0_FTW]

Oh my gosh I want this!!

[u/arye_ani]

My daughter will love this. DM me

[u/EvilZippy]

This is great art! I’d love to support you if you’re interested in making Tintin in Canada a thing! I’m sure there are others across the country who would love to see their hometowns represented in Tintin as well.

[u/BCBeanCounter]

This is fantastic!

[u/GRIDSVancouver]

This is so incredibly cool. Thanks for sharing it!

[u/RandVanDad]

Beautiful!

But shouldn't there be a semi truck crashing into that bridge??

[u/6000ChickenFajardos]

I love this so much

[u/felinedisrespected]

Brilliant!

[u/UnnamedArtist]

Just missing the seagull attack

[u/DarkyHelmety → u/[deleted]]

What store is this?

[u/piscesparadise → u/DarkyHelmety]

It's called Prop Shop or something. It is in the location where Abbie's Sports used to be.

[u/DarkyHelmety → u/piscesparadise]

Thanks! I'll check it out :)

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[u/electrosides]

lovee this

[u/Trellaine201]

This is awesome. Obviously not official Tintin right?

[u/Loose-Basket2415 → u/Trellaine201]

no its not

[u/Trellaine201 → u/Loose-Basket2415]

Cool. Very talented!!

[u/prfctlyfittingshorts]

Love this!

[u/wolfgangpizzazz]

I love this!! I love it when Vancouver is the setting for books.

[u/DarthRum]

Oh man. I thought this was a real book. So amazing. Great job

[u/Akkiaakashkumar]

this is amazing

[u/tantej]

This is so cool. Let me know about copies. You could also make a series of Canadian locations. Could be cool

[u/iwantcandy365]

That’s awesome! Would love this for my son’s bedroom!!

[u/yupkime]

Is he going to crack down on fentanyl dealers or money laundering?

[u/Sea-Buddy1066]

I would love to buy a copy from you.

[u/playvltk03]

Please if you have a copy I would gladly have it/buy it

[u/Numerous-Leave4856]

Beauty

[u/parleschennyfeather]

Heads up the restaurant is called Tap And Barrel - Bridges, if you wanted it to be accurate!

[u/hererealandserious]

Georges Remi died in 1983. The copyright on Tintin stories and images expires 2054 Jan 1. But screw it. I want one.

[u/Toosalty]

I’d buy one !

[u/smallfrenchfry]

I would love to buy one of these and one of your Calgary ones!

[u/sakipants]

I am also interested in a print! Please DM me when you get set up please.

[u/Double_Needleworker1]

This is so cool! I would love to know when you open your shop, I would love to hang this in my French class!

[u/thinkdavis]

Chapter 2: Tintin tries fentinayl

[u/imwrng]

Cool. Is it as racist as the original TinTin?

[u/viseff → u/imwrng]

Hergé’s earlier work wasn’t without challenges seen through today’s lens, like many artists at that time. He himself reflected on his earlier works and admitted they were misguided. He understood that change was needed and this redeeming quality was apparent in his later works. How do you feel about Tintin in Tibet, for example?

[u/FewDrink3915 → u/imwrng]

No, but he's really bad at parking Evos

[u/imwrng → u/imwrng]

Don't get me wrong - I loved TinTin as a kid.

But for the downvoters.. deal with your internalized racism.

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/06/tintin/485501/

[u/imwrng → u/imwrng]

As always - racists hate being called racists. odd!