TINTIN IN AMERICA Edition Comparison: 1932 Version (Casterman Facsimile) vs 1945 Version (Magnet)

A look at two different versions of Tintin in America by Herge: the original, 1932 version and the 1945 redrawn version, with the 1970’s English translation. Featuring Casterman’s facsimile edition and a ragged Magnet paperback edition of Tintin in America.

This video looks at the changes in panels and pages, including specific examples of art and text representations of Native Americans, African Americans, industry and more; as well as adjustments is pacing, jokes and references between versions.

The video is broken up into the following sections, with timestamps provided for quick navigation:

Tintin in America Edition Comparison – Introduction: 00:00
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – Main Titles: 00:58
Tintin in America Edition Comparison - Background: 01:08
Tintin in America Edition Comparison - Similar Panels, Fewer Pages: 01:42
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – The Full-Page Color Panels: 03:33
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – References to Earlier Adventures: 05:06
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – African Americans and Native Americans: 05:50
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – ‘Toning It Down’: 07:56
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – For ‘English Readers’: 09:06
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – The Face of Al Capone: 10:28
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – New Panels and Pacing: 10:52
Tintin in America Edition Comparison – Alas, Poor Mirza: 12:47

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