<P> The series is set during a largely realistic 20th century . Its hero is Tintin , a courageous young Belgian reporter and adventurer . He is aided by his faithful dog Snowy ( Milou in the original French edition ) . Other protagonists include the brash and cynical Captain Haddock and the intelligent but hearing - impaired Professor Calculus ( French : Professeur Tournesol ) , as well as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson ( French : Dupont et Dupond ) and the opera diva Bianca Castafiore . </P>
<P> The series is set during a largely realistic 20th century . Its hero is Tintin , a courageous young Belgian reporter and adventurer . He is aided by his faithful dog Snowy ( Milou in the original French edition ) . Other protagonists include the brash and cynical Captain Haddock and the intelligent but hearing - impaired Professor Calculus ( French : Professeur Tournesol ) , as well as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson ( French : Dupont et Dupond ) and the opera diva Bianca Castafiore . </P>
when does the adventures of tintin take place
when does the adventures of tintin take place
20th century
20th century