The Adventures of Tintin, The Calculus Affair by Herge Casterman Pubs., 1993

Series Title: The Adventures of Tintin

Story Title: The Calculus Affair

Issue #: 18 (Volume 18 in the series)

Date of Publication: September 1993

Edition: Reprint Edition (Casterman paperback)

Publisher: Casterman

Country of Origin: Belgium (published in France/Belgium)

Language: English

ISBN: 9782203403475

Cover Artists: Hergé (features classic Tintin cover artwork)

Artists: Hergé

Writers: Hergé

Characters: Tintin, Snowy (Milou), Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus (Tournesol), Thomson and Thompson (Dupond and Dupont), Jolyon Wagg, and other characters from the Tintin universe including Bordurian agents

First Appearances: The first appearance of the insurance agent Jolyon Wagg (in a more prominent recurring role). Arturo Benedetto Giovanni Guiseppe Pietro Archangelo Alfredo Cartoffoli

Key Facts: Often regarded as one of the finest and most tightly plotted adventures in Hergé’s Tintin series, The Calculus Affair (original French title: L'Affaire Tournesol) involves Professor Calculus being kidnapped after inventing a powerful ultrasonic device with military potential. Tintin and Captain Haddock embark on a thrilling chase across Europe to rescue him from Bordurian secret agents. The story is praised for its intricate plotting, suspense, humor (including a memorable sticky tape sequence), and political intrigue. Originally serialized in Tintin magazine (1954–1956) and first published as an album by Casterman in 1956, this 1993 English-language edition is a popular reprint.

Page Count: 62 pages

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition. We are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board if applicable

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