Le Vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire (literally Old Nick and Blackbeard; formerly Le Vieux Nick) is a Belgian comics series by Marcel Remacle.[1] Set in the 18th century,[1] the series depicts the misadventures of Old Nick, an old sailor, known for his trickery, as he battles his main enemy, Blackbeard.[2] It was published between 1958 and 1990.
Le Vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire | |
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Author(s) | Marcel Remacle, Marcel Denis |
Illustrator(s) | Marcel Remacle |
Current status/schedule | Discontinued |
Launch date | 1964 |
End date | 1985 |
Syndicate(s) | Dupuis |
Genre(s) | Humor comics, Adventure |
Protagonists
edit- Old Nick, an old sailor. Despite his sickly appearance, his is very fit. A cunning character, he uses his wits and trickery to overcome his enemies, most of the time.[3]
- Blackbeard, Old Nick's main foe. Though dreaded by many, he is dumb by nature.[3]
- Grandpa, the grandpa of Blackbeard. He has a tendency to slap his grandson. He relies on the use of a walking stick to enable him to walk.[3]
- Sebastian, a harpooner. He was discovered in a wrecked ship by Old Nick.[3]
Albums
edit- Pavillons noirs (1960), 2nd print (1982)
- Le vaisseau du diable (1960), 2nd print (1982)
- Les mangeurs de citron (1961), 2nd print (1983)
- L'île de la main ouverte (1962), 2nd print (1983)
- Les mutinés de la Sémillante (1962), 2nd print (1983)
- Dans la gueule du dragon (1963), 2nd print (1984)
- Aux mains des Akwabons (1964), 2nd print (1984)
- Sa majesté se rebiffe (1964), 2nd print (1984)
- L'or du "El Terrible" (1965), 2nd print (1985)
- Le trois-mâts fantôme (1967), 2nd print (1985)
- Les boucaniers (1967), 2nd print (1986)
- Barbe-Noire et les indiens (1968)
- Les mésaventures de Barbe-Noire (1969)
- Les commandos du roy (1969)
- Barbe-Noire aubergiste (1971)
- La prise de Canapêche (1972)
- Barbe-Noire joue et perd (1973)
- Le feu de la colère (1974)
- Sous la griffe de Lucifer (1975)
- Les nouvelles mésaventures de Barbe-Noire (1976)
- La princesse et le pirate (1977)
- Sous les voiles (1979)
- Barbe-Noire, Hercule et Cie (1981)
- Le mal étrange (1982)
- Barbe-Noire prend des risques (1983)
- L'île rouge (1985)
Source:[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Marcel Remacle". Lambiek.net. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ Patrick Gaumer (2001). World Dictionary of comics. Larousse. ISBN 2-03-505 162-2.
- ^ a b c d "Le vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire dans le journal de Spirou". BDoubliees. Archived from the original on December 28, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
- ^ "Le vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire - Tous les albums". bedetheque.com (in French). 2 December 2023.