Tintin in the Congo 1975 edition. In the late 20th century, "Tintin in the Congo" became increasingly controversial for both its perceived racist colonial attitude toward the Congolese and for its glorification of big-game hunting. Accordingly, attempts were made in Belgium, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States to either ban the work or restrict its availability to children. Critical reception of the work has been largely negative, with commentators on "The Adventures of Tintin" describing it as one of Hergé's lesser works. Belgian reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy travel to the Belgian Congo, where a cheering crowd of native Congolese greet
Tintin (character) played Tintin returning from the adventures "Tintin in America" and "The Blue Lotus". Actress Jane Rubens was the first to play Tintin on stage in April 1941. The plays, written by Jacques Van Melkebeke, included "Tintin in India: The Mystery of the Blue Diamond" and "". She was later replaced by 11-year-old Roland Ravez, who also lent his voice to recordings of the "Cigars of the Pharaoh" and "The Blue Lotus". Jean-Pierre Talbot played Tintin in two live-action movie adaptations: "Tintin and the Golden Fleece" (1961) and "Tintin and the Blue Oranges" (1964). Canadian actor Colin O'Meara voiced Tintin in