🌕 Tintin – On a marché sur la Lune (Explorers on the Moon)
By Hergé
- Series: The Adventures of Tintin (#17)
- Genre: Graphic Novel / Science Fiction / Adventure
- Language: Originally French, translated worldwide
- First Published: 1954
- Format: Hardcover, full-color illustrations
- Recommended Age: 8+
Embark on an extraordinary space adventure with Tintin – On a marché sur la Lune. The legendary comic book brought the dream of lunar exploration to life years before it became a reality.
Join Tintin, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the ever-faithful Snowy on one of their most daring adventures yet—a journey to the Moon! This iconic volume of Hergé’s legendary comic series takes readers beyond the bounds of Earth in a thrilling tale of courage, science, and suspense.
First published in 1954, On a marché sur la Lune is a visionary story. It imagined space travel years before the first human walked on the Moon. The artwork is meticulously detailed. Hergé’s signature humor and storytelling shine throughout the book. It is a masterpiece of European graphic literature. This timeless story continues to inspire readers of all ages.
Tintin and his companions take off aboard the nuclear-powered rocket designed by Professor Calculus. After overcoming sabotage and unexpected stowaways, they manage to land on the Moon, explore its surface, and safely return to Earth—though not without suspense, science fiction thrills, and classic Tintin humour.
Highlights of Tintin – On a marché sur la Lune:
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Full-color illustrations in the original ligne claire style
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A timeless story blending adventure, science fiction, and comedy
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Perfect for collectors, young readers, and longtime Tintin fans
🚀 Blast off with Tintin and experience one of the greatest space adventures ever drawn!
🧑🚀 Fun Facts:
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Hergé conducted extensive research to make the Moon mission scientifically accurate, based on knowledge from the early 1950s.
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The rocket’s red-and-white checkered design became one of the most recognizable symbols in comic art.
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The story anticipated many elements of real lunar missions, including weightlessness, space suits, and moon rovers.