This thrilling tale, Cigars of the Pharaoh first emerged in black and white in 1934. In 1955 it is revised and coloured in the French. Here in the UK we finally get our hands on it in English in 1971. Set against the backdrop of a leisurely holiday in Egypt. Tintin and his loyal companion Snowy cross paths with the mysterious and affluent film producer, Rastapopoulos.
However, what initially appears as a chance encounter soon reveals Rastapopoulos’s clandestine involvement in the shadowy world of international narcotics trafficking. The story weaves together elements of suspense, mystery, and Tintin’s signature determination. Especially as he navigates the perilous landscape of criminal dealings, risking his own safety to uncover the truth.
Cigars of the Pharaoh is pivotal in the adventures future development.
About this book:
- First published in black and white in 1934 in French
- Revised and coloured in French in 1955
- Published in colour and English in 1971
- Soft cover with gloss pages
- 62 pages
- Published currently by Farshore
