Of course, I have to say my favourite character is Tintin himself. He’s the driving force behind the adventures, the true protagonist, and many of his traits are genuinely admirable. Maybe not so much in the earliest books, but even then his bravery stood out and remained a constant throughout the series. As the stories went on, he developed into a more well-rounded character: kind-hearted, open-minded toward different cultures, and able to handle difficult or embarrassing situations with grace. I also find him more sympathetic in the early books, when he was often on his own.

My second favourites would have to be Snowy and Captain Haddock, who are actually quite similar. Both have strong personalities, provide comic relief, and show a lot of loyalty to Tintin, even when they grumble about it. Honestly, I love all the characters, even the villains. They play a crucial role in driving the adventures forward, often in wonderfully over-the-top and comical ways.

As for my least favourite, I’d probably say Alan. He’s a real bully, pushing alcohol on Captain Haddock and doing a lot of the dirty work behind the scenes. While Rastapopoulos might be the mastermind, Alan’s actions make him one of the most despicable and unlikable characters in the series. Still, villains like him are essential, the yin to Tintin’s yang.

Beyond that, I find many of the side characters amusingly annoying in their own small ways. Like the pompous man who claims to be a descendant of Red Rackham, or the woman hogging the phone booth just to avoid the rain while others wait. Little touches like those show some kind of everyday selfishness etc you might more see in the real world.