This isn't something I'd normally read, but it was fun. I liked seeing the parallels between the last one and the movie. ( )

Tintin is fabulous fun, fast moving adventure with sudden laughs and great details. The art is crisp and gives notable added details. Totally a winner! ( )

I think the third volume of Tintin is when stories start getting better and more recognizable. Mainly because of Captain Haddock. Not only is he maybe the third most important character to the series, he is also one of the better developed characters. He's kid of a flawed hero where he always needs a drink to give him confidence. Without Tintin, I don't think Haddock would do very well alone.

This volume ends with a cliffhanger too. Tintin's stories are simple to follow, but now that Haddock is in the comic I'm seeing he's trying to have a minor story line. I like how each volume I'm picking up little things and developments. You can catch the evolution of these stories as they go on. ( )

The first story with the character Captain Haddock (Honorary President for the Society of Sober Sailors). I find his angry insults absolutely fascinating and hilarious. Fun stories, with adventure, and the good guys always win. ( )

i still love the clean art & the straight-ahead adventure stories in tintin books. things i don't like: almost complete lack of female characters, and problematic portrayals of alcoholism and non-white races. a question to others: how much of a pass do you give a work like this that was written in a different era? i suppose it might depend on the context... even though i enjoyed these when i was young, and enjoyed re-reading these as an adult, i don't know if i'd feel comfortable recommending this for a child today.