Le Vieux Nick et Barbe Noire

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Le Vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire (literally Old Nick and Blackbeard; formerly Le Vieux Nick) is a Belgian comic series. Set in the seventeenth century, the series depicts the misadventures of Old Nick, an old sailor, known for his trickery, as he battles his main enemy, Blackbeard. It was created by Marcel Remacle and 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.

Blackbeard, Old Nick's main foe. Though dreaded by many, he is dumb by nature.

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.

Sebastian, a harpooner. He was discovered in a wrecked ship by Old Nick.

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Le Vieux Nick et Barbe-Noire Wikipedia

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