Le Vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire

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,[2] the series depicts the misadventures of Old Nick, an old sailor, known for his trickery, as he battles his main enemy, Blackbeard.[3] It was published between 1958 and 1990.

Protagonists
  • 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.[4]
  • Blackbeard, Old Nick's main foe. Though dreaded by many, he is dumb by nature.[4]
  • 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.[4]
  • Sebastian, a harpooner. He was discovered in a wrecked ship by Old Nick.[4]

References
  1. https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/remacle_m.htm
  2. https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/remacle_m.htm
  3. Patrick Gaumer (2001). World Dictionary of comics. ISBN 2-03-505 162-2.
  4. "Le vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire dans le journal de Spirou". BDoubliees. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
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