Dupond et Dupont
The series is set during a largely realistic 20th century. Its hero is Tintin, a courageous young Belgian reporter and adventurer aided by his faithful dog Snowy ( in the original French edition). Other allies include the brash and cynical Captain Haddock, the intelligent but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (), incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (), and the opera diva Bianca Castafiore.