Land of Black Gold

In this classic Tintin adventure, originally serialized in the 1940s and revised for its 1978 Methuen edition, the young reporter travels to the Middle East to investigate a mysterious case of adulterated gasoline causing engines to explode. The story, a later collaboration between Hergé and his studio, is notable for its complex plot involving political intrigue and a kidnapped prince. As a key entry in the series, it showcases Hergé’s meticulous research into oil politics and desert cultures, though its depiction of the region has been a subject of discussion among scholars. This edition marks the definitive, color-restored version of the tale, cementing its place in the Tintin canon.