The Adventures of Tintin #[2]

This volume collects the ninth adventure in Hergé's beloved series, originally serialized in 1940-41. The story follows young reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy as they investigate a mysterious drowned sailor clutching a tin of crab meat, leading them into a dangerous web of opium smuggling and a perilous desert trek. The title refers to a key clue—a distinctive tin of crab meat that becomes central to unraveling the criminal operation.