Tintin In The Land Of The Soviets
Few characters in children's literature have endured quite like Tintin, the bright-quiffed young reporter dreamed up by Belgian artist Hergé. This particular volume, the one that started it all, sees our intrepid correspondent heading east to Soviet Russia, faithful dog Snowy trotting loyally at his heels. What follows is a lively, at times frantic, chase through a world of Bolshevik agents and Moscow's shadowy secret police, all determined to derail Tintin's investigations before he can file his story. It's scrappy, it's bold, and it set the template for everything that came after. Readers aged 8 and upwards will find plenty to enjoy here, from the breakneck pacing to the satisfying cat-and-mouse tension. Hergé (born Georges Remi in Brussels in 1907) spent 54 years building a series of over 20 titles that remains one of the most respected comic collections ever published. This edition is part of a set of 24 adventures, all released in attractive, collectible format, making them a fine choice for graphic novel enthusiasts, mystery lovers, and anyone with a soft spot for historical storytelling. Whether you're returning to these pages after years away or picking up Tintin for the very first time, there's a genuine pleasure in going back to where it all began. The complete series includes classics such as The Blue Lotus, Red Rackham's Treasure, Tintin in Tibet, and Flight 714 to Sydney, among many others. Worth every page.
- Author: Herge
- Publisher: Egmont
- Genre: Design & Fashion
- ISBN: 978-1405266512
- Pages: 144 pages