{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-tintin-and-the-picaros-by-herge-egmont-pubs-2002-copy","title":"The Adventures of Tintin, The Calculus Affair by Herge Casterman Pubs., 1993","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Calculus Affair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 (Volume 18 in the series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reprint Edition (Casterman paperback)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casterman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium (published in France\/Belgium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9782203403475\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hergé (features classic Tintin cover artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hergé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hergé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first appearance of the insurance agent Jolyon Wagg (in a more prominent recurring role). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eArturo Benedetto Giovanni Guiseppe Pietro Archangelo Alfredo Cartoffoli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often regarded as one of the finest and most tightly plotted adventures in Hergé’s Tintin series, \u003cem\u003eThe Calculus Affair\u003c\/em\u003e (original French title: \u003cem\u003eL'Affaire Tournesol\u003c\/em\u003e) 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 \u003cem\u003eTintin\u003c\/em\u003e magazine (1954–1956) and first published as an album by Casterman in 1956, this 1993 English-language edition is a popular reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003ePlease 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease check out our other items on eBay. All items come from a smoke free environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHappy to combine shipping...!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur story:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e This is my father's \"The Hoarder's\" private comics, toys, memorabilia and collectables collection he's been amassing for over 65 years. We are guesstimating somewhere in the vicinity of half a million comics + the rest of the collectables, ALL of which are to be sold. While we are somewhat aware of certain acquisitions, there is an abundance of anticipation and excitement of the yet to be discovered, we would love you to join us on our journey which is only just beginning... Follow us @ #comic_collector_aus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSome data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casterman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51084801736989,"sku":"9782203403475","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4704\/7709\/files\/64F4A6B1-024D-4932-B0A1-00C316184288_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774491770","url":"https:\/\/comiccollector.com.au\/products\/the-adventures-of-tintin-and-the-picaros-by-herge-egmont-pubs-2002-copy","provider":"Comic Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}