Destination Moon
Hergé's young reporter Tintin has been captivating readers for over eight decades, and this instalment shows exactly why the series has never lost its grip. In 'Destination Moon', Tintin and the irascible Captain Haddock discover that the absent-minded Professor Calculus has been quietly working on something extraordinary: a fully operational space rocket, tucked away at the Sprodj Atomic Research Centre deep in Syldavia. What follows is a page-turning mix of political intrigue, mystery, and genuine wonder, as our hero finds himself hurtling towards the stars rather sooner than he'd anticipated. Short, punchy panels pull you forward with real momentum. The storytelling is deceptively simple, yet it carries surprising weight. Georges Remi (writing and drawing as Hergé) was born in Brussels in 1907 and spent 54 years building one of the most beloved comic series the world has seen. With an estimated 230 million copies sold globally, and still shifting over 100,000 copies annually in the UK alone, the numbers speak for themselves. A 2011 film adaptation by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson only confirmed what fans already knew. These collectible editions cover all 24 original adventures, from the Soviet steppes to the Tibetan highlands, making them a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Whether you're returning to Tintin after years away or discovering him for the very first time, it's a genuinely rewarding read.
- Author: Herge
- Publisher: Egmont
- Genre: Literary Fiction
- ISBN: 978-1405206273
- Pages: 64 pages