Beloved by millions of children around the world - comic book character Tintin.<br/> <br />Created in 1929 by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who worked under the pen name Herge, Tintin has been translated into more than 50 languages.<br/> <br />Now fans have an opportunity to own a piece of rare comic book memorabilia as several items go under the hammer at Piasa auction house in Paris on December 1st.<br/> <br />Expert Philippe Mellot says it's an exceptional collection.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Philippe Mellot, exhibition expert, saying (French):<br/> <br />"It's a reunion of remarkable objects, books, and drawings. Drawings, like this one, that were unknown, unidentified, but have been re-discovered, are for the first time available to the public. You have books that are equally as exceptional, and above all in fine condition."<br/> <br />One of those books, "The Secret of the Unicorn" was the inspiration for a Hollywood film.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Philippe Mellot, exhibition expert, saying (French):<br/> <br />"It's the f
