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,[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.

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.[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]

References
  1. "Marcel Remacle". Lambiek.net. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  2. Patrick Gaumer (2001). World Dictionary of comics. ISBN 2-03-505 162-2.
  3. "Le vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire dans le journal de Spirou". BDoubliees. Retrieved October 21, 2012.


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