Tintin #3-4

This France Loisirs edition brings together two classic Tintin adventures, 'Cigars of the Pharaoh' and 'The Blue Lotus,' in a single volume. In the first story, Tintin encounters a mysterious Egyptologist and a dangerous drug-smuggling ring, while the sequel sees him travel to China to unravel a deeper conspiracy connected to the same criminal network. Both tales showcase Hergé's evolving artistry and narrative ambition, with 'The Blue Lotus' particularly noted for its meticulous research and critique of colonial stereotypes.