This 3-in-1 collection marks the moment Tintin truly became a world traveler. From the skyscraper-filled streets of Chicago to the ancient tombs of Egypt and the bustling ports of Shanghai, this volume contains three of the most historically significant adventures in the Hergé canon.
Tintin in America: Tintin takes on Al Capone and the organized crime syndicates of 1930s Chicago. A fast-paced, cinematic romp through the Wild West and the big city.
Cigars of the Pharaoh: While on a Mediterranean cruise, Tintin stumbles upon a mysterious drug-trafficking ring. This story introduces the bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson and the recurring villain Rastapopoulos.
The Blue Lotus: Often cited as Hergé’s first true masterpiece. Set in China during the 1930s, this meticulously researched story follows Tintin as he attempts to dismantle an international opium ring.