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Asterix was never really my cup of tea. I credit Tintin with teaching me writing etiquette, what with his puritanical and essentially androgynous dialogue. Furthermore, Herge's constant historical references were fascinating and downright educational. I remember reading a novel based on the Tintin characters (by Frederic Tuten) which placed Tintin in a more rebellious context; he had an affair with a Peruvian woman and Captain Haddock became a washed-up old man. Great read. Will %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%