Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time. Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th. The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011. Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries.

Ignoring the glamorous locations and high adventure of other books. But when the famous opera singer Bianca Castafiore suddenly descends on Marlinspike Hall, the palm reader’s prediction seems to be all too real. The Castafiore Emerald 21 books in and Herge decides to mix it up a little with one of the most unusual sotries in the entire range. When Captain Haddock meets a palm reader, he dismisses a forewarning about a beautiful lady's stolen jewels. The world’s most famous travelling reporter must attempt to catch an Emerald thief. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature

The Castafiore Emerald by Hergé