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With the expiration of copyright protections, several beloved characters will officially turn 95 years old. Notably, Popeye the Sailor and Tintin, both originating from comic strips in 1929, will now join the ranks of public domain icons. Created by E.C. Segar, Popeye first appeared in the Thimble Theater comic strip, captivating audiences with his spinach-fueled adventures. Similarly, Tintin, created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé (George Remy), introduced readers to the young reporter and his dog, Snowy, expanding into a vast universe of thrilling narratives.