The original Popeye and Tintin characters have now entered the public domain. The original Popeye the Sailor first appeared in the King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17 ...

Having bought a model ship, the Unicorn, for a pound off a market stall Tintin is initially puzzled that the sinister Mr. Sakharine should be so eager to buy it from him, resorting to murder and ...

This may explain his universal appeal. Hergé believed that “Tintin is a mask anyone can wear”. Yet, all Hergé’s characters are expressive, credible and dynamic, equally appealing to children or adults ...

Below is a look at a few of the characters who have entered the public domain, but it is important to remember that in most cases, only the versions of these character from 1929 is public domain.

Popeye, Tintin and other classic comic characters will enter the public domain in 2025. New stories with twists on the characters are already in development. NPR reports that Jan. 1 will be the ...