The Blue Lotus
Few comic book characters have endured quite like Tintin, the intrepid young reporter dreamed up by Belgian artist Hergé (born Georges Remi in Brussels, 1907). Across a career spanning 54 years, he produced more than 20 adventures that have since earned a reputation as some of the finest graphic storytelling ever put to paper. The Blue Lotus is a particular highlight of the series. It begins in India, where Tintin stumbles into a chilling conspiracy centred on a poison that drives its victims to madness. Following the trail leads him to Shanghai, where a shadowy network of opium smugglers is pulling the strings. Can our hero outsmart them? You'll have to read it to find out. This is a story that balances genuine tension with the kind of wit and visual charm that made these books so beloved in the first place. Suitable for readers aged 8 and upwards, the adventures work just as well for adults returning to them after years away. Collectors will be pleased to know all 24 volumes are available, from Tintin in the Land of the Soviets through to Destination Moon, taking in classics such as The Secret of the Unicorn, Red Rackham's Treasure, and The Seven Crystal Balls along the way. Whether you're new to Tintin or quietly rebuilding a childhood collection, The Blue Lotus is a fine place to start.
- Author: Hergé
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
- Genre: Decorative Arts
- ISBN: 978-1405206167
- Pages: 64 pages