Titles in This Set:. Tintin in the Land of the Soviets. Tintin in America. Cigars of the Pharaoh. The Blue Lotus. The Broken Ear. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789123597987. Publisher: Egmont. Age Range: 8-12. Overview:. Discover the earliest exploits of the world's most famous travelling reporter in The Adventures of Tintin Collection Series 1, a five-book paperback set by Belgian creator Hergé. From undercover missions in Soviet Russia to gangster chases across America, smuggling rings in Egypt, a poison plot in China and a stolen artefact mystery in South America, these classic adventures capture Tintin and his dog Snowy at their best. A bonus gift journal makes this a lovely starter set or gift for young readers and comic fans alike.. About the Books:. Tintin in the Land of the Soviets sends Tintin undercover into Bolshevik Russia, dodging secret police in a tale of slapstick comedy and real tension. Tintin in America has him crossing the Atlantic to confront gangsters through Chicago's underworld and the Wild West. Cigars of the Pharaoh sees him chase smugglers linked to a cursed pharaoh's tomb across Egypt and India. The Blue Lotus moves to China, where Tintin uncovers a drug-smuggling network amid 1930s Shanghai's political tensions, widely seen as the point where Hergé's artwork matured. Finally, The Broken Ear follows Tintin to South America tracking a stolen tribal fetish, uncovering arms dealers and revolution with help from a memorable talking parrot. Together these five volumes showcase Hergé's clean ligne claire artwork and his skill for weaving humour, suspense and history into engaging stories. Each book stands alone as a complete adventure, so readers can dip in and out in any order, while collectors will appreciate the earliest Tintin adventures gathered in one matching set.. Five complete Tintin adventures in matching paperback format, ideal for starting or completing a collection.. Includes a bonus gift journal, adding extra value for gifting.. Ligne claire artwork by Hergé introduces classic graphic novel storytelling.. Blends history, humour and mystery, encouraging curiosity about world cultures.. Compact, durable paperbacks ideal for shelves, school bags or long journeys.. A brilliant introduction to one of the best-selling comic series of all time.. About the Author:. Hergé was the pen name of Belgian artist and writer Georges Remi, born in Brussels in 1907. He created The Adventures of Tintin in 1929, completing over twenty albums across a career spanning five decades until his death in 1983. Renowned for his pioneering ligne claire style, Hergé's work has been translated into dozens of languages and sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide, influencing generations of artists, filmmakers and readers.. Why You'll Love This Tintin Collection:. Packed with globe-trotting adventure, sharp humour and timeless artwork, this five-book set is a perfect way to introduce a young reader to comics' most iconic reporter, with a bonus journal adding extra gifting appeal.. Please Note: Products are dispatched from the UK. ISBN and cover artwork shown reflect the UK edition; please check these match your requirements before ordering.