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The Adventures of Tintin #[14]
"Explorers on the Moon" delivers a thrilling lunar adventure from the legendary Hergé, with additional writing by Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper and Michael Turner, and artwork fully realized by Hergé in both pencils and inks. As the crew lands safely on the Moon despite unexpected dangers and a stowaway mishap, tensions rise when a betrayal is uncovered—leading to a desperate struggle and a final, selfless act that ensures their return. The cover, also by Hergé, captures the moment with striking precision, making this 1976 issue a standout in the series.
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Despite dangers on the way, and despite Thompson and Thomsen accidentally stowing away, the rocket lands safely on the moon, and the party conducts explorations. They plan to make their return launch early as oxygen is running low, but discover that Wolff is a traitor in league with Colonel Jorgen, who has also stowed away. Jorgen is killed in a struggle. On the homeward journey Wolff sacrifices himself in expiation so as to save on weight and air. The crew loses consciousness in extremis, but the ship lands safely.
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