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And his marine action adventurer died with him. Until September. When his creation is being revived by Spanish creators Juan Díaz Canales and Ruben Pellejero. The first new graphic novel, Under The Midnight Sun will be released on 30th September with a minimum print run of 300,000 from Casterman The art is in keeping with Pratt's famous linework, though Corto's face is kept[...]

French comics publisher Casterman is to simultaneously release the next volume of one of its biggest hit comics in May. Airborne 44 by Philippe Jarbinet is a war comic set in World War II and very successful series in the French market 'No Way Out' is the brand new fifth album in the series but can[...]

Bleeding Cool previously reported on plans by Tintin publisher Casterman to publish a new volume one year before the character enters the public domain, despite reported wishes of Herge. But at Angoulême, the scene seemed to be set for an earlier return to new volumes for the famous Belgian character, possibly in light of the success[...]

And its something that his publisher Casterman has adhered to, until now Well, until 2052, anyway. Because Tintin will go out of copyright in 2053 and enter the public domain At which point anyone will be able to create and publish new Tintin comics. And while Casterman will maintain control of the property until then, they have[...]

Reportedly this is for a sum worth 220 million Euros ($275 million, £175 million), and the deal will include Tintin and Corto Maltese publisher Casterman. You can see why it has taken a little time to finalise. The deal will, if it all goes through, create one of the largest publishers in the industry in France. By[...]