Tintin – Le Temple du soleil

Tintin – Le Temple du Soleil (Prisoners of the Sun)
By Hergé | Hardcover | French Edition

• Series: The Adventures of Tintin (#13)
• Language: French (original)
• Genre: Graphic Novel / Adventure / Mystery
• Recommended Age: 8+
• Format: Hardcover / Full-color comic
• Pages: Approx. 62
• First Published: 1949

Follow Tintin, Snowy, and Captain Haddock deep into the heart of Peru in this unforgettable adventure filled with mystery, ancient legends, and danger. After Professor Calculus is kidnapped by followers of an ancient Incan civilization, Tintin and his friends set off on a perilous mission to rescue him.

📖 Le temple du Soleil: Story Overview

After a harrowing experience in The Seven Crystal Balls, Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Professor Calculus travel to Peru. Their mission? To rescue their friends trapped by the descendants of the ancient Incas. Along the way, they encounter mysterious temples, daring escapes, and a dramatic confrontation at the heart of the legendary Temple of the Sun.

Filled with suspense, humor, and vivid cultural details, this adventure is a perfect blend of history and excitement.

Key Features:

• Original French edition

• Sequel to Les Sept Boules de Cristal

• Set in the Andes with rich cultural and historical references

• Ideal for readers aged 9 and up

• 62 pages of full-colour adventure

🎉 Fun Facts

• Le Temple du Soleil was inspired by Hergé’s fascination with archaeology and South American history.
• The story is a direct sequel to The Seven Crystal Balls, creating one of the few multi-part Tintin adventures.
• The dramatic scene of Tintin being tied to a sacrificial stone is one of the series’ most iconic moments.
• The Incan calendar and rituals depicted are based on real historical research.