Title: Tintin au Congo
Series: Les Aventures de Tintin
Author: Hergé (Georges Remi)
First publication (serialized): 1930 in Le Petit Vingtième
First album edition: 1931 (black & white version)
Color edition: 1946 (remastered in color and redrawn)
Publisher: Casterman
Number of pages: 62 (standard edition)
Original language: French
Size: 22.5 x 30.3 x 1.5 cms
Discover Tintin au Congo, the second volume in the legendary Les Aventures de Tintin by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. Originally published in 1931, this early adventure follows the young reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy as they journey through the Congo. With his usual courage and quick wit, Tintin navigates encounters with wild animals, colonial officials, and local communities, all while uncovering intrigue and danger in the heart of Africa.
This volume holds a special place in the Tintin series, offering a glimpse into the early style and storytelling of Hergé. The clean line art, dynamic scenes, and fast-paced humor helped define the classic European comic tradition. However, Tintin au Congo also reflects the colonial attitudes of its time — with depictions that today are widely considered problematic or offensive. Readers should approach this work as a historical artifact that shows how perspectives on race and culture have evolved.
This edition preserves the original content to support open discussion and historical understanding. It’s ideal for collectors, fans of classic comics, or educators interested in the cultural and artistic context of early 20th-century European literature.
Key Features:
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Classic Tintin adventure in colonial Africa
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Iconic line art by Hergé
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Includes controversial historical depictions
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For adult readers, collectors, and historians